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Online Auction 012 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 9, 2018
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Three compositions bound together. On two appears a printer's device with a Hebrew inscription. Basel and Paris, 1532-1533. Latin.
1. L. Fenestellae De Magistratibus Sacerdotijs'q Romanorum Libellus, Iamprimum Nitori Restitutus by Giulio Pomponio Leto and Marcus Valerius Probus. Published by Thomam Volfium, Basel, 1532. [88] leaves.
2. Elucidarius poeticus, by Hermannus Torrentinus. Published by Thomam Volfium, Basel, 1532. [104] pp.
3. Problema Et Epicureus by Erasmi Roterdami. Published by Excudebat Christianus Wechelus, Paris, 1533. 30, [1] pp.
On the last page of the first two compositions appears the device of the printer, "Thomam Volfium": illustration of a scholar with a finger held to his lips, and the verse "A time to be silent and a time to speak" in Hebrew letters.
Approx. 15 cm. Good condition. Pen inscriptions on several leaves (old). Stains. Slight tears and defects to margins of some pages. A number of pages with open tears (small, not affecting text). Lacking spine. Detached binding. The three compositions are detached from each other.
1. L. Fenestellae De Magistratibus Sacerdotijs'q Romanorum Libellus, Iamprimum Nitori Restitutus by Giulio Pomponio Leto and Marcus Valerius Probus. Published by Thomam Volfium, Basel, 1532. [88] leaves.
2. Elucidarius poeticus, by Hermannus Torrentinus. Published by Thomam Volfium, Basel, 1532. [104] pp.
3. Problema Et Epicureus by Erasmi Roterdami. Published by Excudebat Christianus Wechelus, Paris, 1533. 30, [1] pp.
On the last page of the first two compositions appears the device of the printer, "Thomam Volfium": illustration of a scholar with a finger held to his lips, and the verse "A time to be silent and a time to speak" in Hebrew letters.
Approx. 15 cm. Good condition. Pen inscriptions on several leaves (old). Stains. Slight tears and defects to margins of some pages. A number of pages with open tears (small, not affecting text). Lacking spine. Detached binding. The three compositions are detached from each other.
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Online Auction 012 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
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Historia della Guerra Sacra di Gierusalemme [History of the holy war on Jerusalem]. Venice: Vincenzo Valgrisi, 1562. Italian.
Chronicle of the crusades. Italian translation of the book "Historia Hierosolymitan" by William of Tyre, archbishop of Tyre and one of the most important historians during the early crusades. This book tells the history of the crusades and the Kingdom of Jerusalem until the year 1184.
[14] leaves, 702, [2] pp, 21 cm. Good condition. Foxing. Front endpaper is detached. Defected and detached binding.
Chronicle of the crusades. Italian translation of the book "Historia Hierosolymitan" by William of Tyre, archbishop of Tyre and one of the most important historians during the early crusades. This book tells the history of the crusades and the Kingdom of Jerusalem until the year 1184.
[14] leaves, 702, [2] pp, 21 cm. Good condition. Foxing. Front endpaper is detached. Defected and detached binding.
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Hegesippi Scriptoris Gravissimi, De Bello Iudaico, Et Urbis Hierosolymitanae Excidio, Libri Quinq [Known composition by Hegesippus: Wars of Jews, and the destruction of Jerusalem, Five books], with introduction by Cornelius Valerius. Cologne: Meternum Cholinum, 1575. Latin.
An interpreted edition of "Book of Hegesippus" - adapted translation in Latin of the writings of Josephus Flavius. Over a long period of time the translation was erroneously attributed to the Christian author Hegesippus (ca. 110-180), for a mistake in copying the name of Flavius. This composition was the basis for the Hebrew composition "Sefer Yosefon" which was published in Italy in the 10th century.
[31] leaves, 704 pp, [38] leaves + [1] folding concordance leaf. Approx. 15 cm. Good condition. Slight stains and creases. Several leaves with pinholes and small tears, open, (marginal, not affecting text). Handwritten inscriptions on title page. Bookplate on inner side of rear binding. Bound in a contemporary leather binding, ancient and damaged.
An interpreted edition of "Book of Hegesippus" - adapted translation in Latin of the writings of Josephus Flavius. Over a long period of time the translation was erroneously attributed to the Christian author Hegesippus (ca. 110-180), for a mistake in copying the name of Flavius. This composition was the basis for the Hebrew composition "Sefer Yosefon" which was published in Italy in the 10th century.
[31] leaves, 704 pp, [38] leaves + [1] folding concordance leaf. Approx. 15 cm. Good condition. Slight stains and creases. Several leaves with pinholes and small tears, open, (marginal, not affecting text). Handwritten inscriptions on title page. Bookplate on inner side of rear binding. Bound in a contemporary leather binding, ancient and damaged.
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The Whole Works of Flavius Josephus, translated by Charles Clarke and edited by Reverend Mr. Yorke, London, 1785. English.
The volume contains all the writings of Josephus Flavius: Antiquities of the Jews, Flavius Josephus Against Apion, War of the Jews, 4 Maccabees, Delegation to Gaius, The Life of Flavius Josephus.
Although this is a volume compiling all of the works by Yosef ben Matityahu, The "Delegation to Gaius" by Philo and the book "4 Maccabees" which was, for years, attributed to Yosef Ben Matityahu but apparently was not composed by him.
A fine volume in a large format with numerous engravings and maps colored by hand. A frontispiece depicts an imaginary portrait of Yosef Ben Matityahu. On verso of one of the engravings appears a mounted early panoramic photograph of Jerusalem viewed from Mount Scopus. (unidentified photographer). The book was published in sixty parts which were sent to subscribers. At the end of the book appears the list of subscribers.
37 cm, 722 pp, [3] leaves (lacking one leaf, pages 522-527 are bound in wrong order) + [59] engraved plates (should be 60). Several bluish leaves. Good overall condition. Stains. Some tears (some open tears). Worming. Contemporary leather binding, somewhat worn, partly restored.
The volume contains all the writings of Josephus Flavius: Antiquities of the Jews, Flavius Josephus Against Apion, War of the Jews, 4 Maccabees, Delegation to Gaius, The Life of Flavius Josephus.
Although this is a volume compiling all of the works by Yosef ben Matityahu, The "Delegation to Gaius" by Philo and the book "4 Maccabees" which was, for years, attributed to Yosef Ben Matityahu but apparently was not composed by him.
A fine volume in a large format with numerous engravings and maps colored by hand. A frontispiece depicts an imaginary portrait of Yosef Ben Matityahu. On verso of one of the engravings appears a mounted early panoramic photograph of Jerusalem viewed from Mount Scopus. (unidentified photographer). The book was published in sixty parts which were sent to subscribers. At the end of the book appears the list of subscribers.
37 cm, 722 pp, [3] leaves (lacking one leaf, pages 522-527 are bound in wrong order) + [59] engraved plates (should be 60). Several bluish leaves. Good overall condition. Stains. Some tears (some open tears). Worming. Contemporary leather binding, somewhat worn, partly restored.
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January 9, 2018
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Historie De La Vie De David [History of the Life of David], by Abbe de Choisy [François Timoléon]. Paris: Martin Duran, [ca. early 18th century]. French. Third edition.
The book by Father François Timoléon (1644-1724) chronicles the life of King David. With 48 half-page engravings (numbered and captioned in Latin in the plate), presenting different scenes from the Biblical story: the killing of the lion and the bear, David's triumph over Goliath, Shaul throwing his spear at David, and more. On the title page is an engraving with the publisher's mark, and on the following page is a dedication engraving. In the beginning of the book is a full-page engraving (signed: A. Schoonebeek).
[5], 84 pp + [1] engraved plate at the beginning of the book, ca. 19 cm. Good condition. Stains and some creases. Small tears to margins of engraving at the book's beginning. Old, worn binding.
The book by Father François Timoléon (1644-1724) chronicles the life of King David. With 48 half-page engravings (numbered and captioned in Latin in the plate), presenting different scenes from the Biblical story: the killing of the lion and the bear, David's triumph over Goliath, Shaul throwing his spear at David, and more. On the title page is an engraving with the publisher's mark, and on the following page is a dedication engraving. In the beginning of the book is a full-page engraving (signed: A. Schoonebeek).
[5], 84 pp + [1] engraved plate at the beginning of the book, ca. 19 cm. Good condition. Stains and some creases. Small tears to margins of engraving at the book's beginning. Old, worn binding.
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January 9, 2018
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Wahreste und neueste Abbildung des Türckischen Hofes. Printed by Adam Jonathan Felssecker, for Christoph Weigel. Nuremberg, 1719. German. First edition.
A book about the Ottoman Empire in early 18th century. The book contains a folding engraved plate and 65 engravings after paintings by the Flemish painter Jean Baptiste Vanmour which were commissioned by Charles de Ferriol, French Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire.
The engravings depict Turkish figures, among them the Sultan Ehmet III and his associates, military figures and officials, local figures - among them several Jewish figures - and more.
The Flemish-French painter Jean Baptiste Vanmour (1671-1737) was known for his paintings depicting the Ottoman Empire. In 1699 he joined the entourage of the French Ambassador to Istanbul, Charles de Ferriol and there he was engaged in painting portraits of Ottoman officials, clergy and military figures and others (he continued doing so after the departure of the French Ambassador to France in 1711). In 1714 de Ferriol published in Paris a book with engravings after paintings commissioned from Vanmour. The book was very successful, was translated into several languages and printed in several editions.
Bound with two other books:
• Grundmässige Untersuchung von dem KayserlichenTitul und Würde. Cölln, 1723. German.
• Friederich Zollmanns Historische Untersuchung dess Sächsischen Gesammten Haupt-Wappens. Jena, 1723. German Engraving (double plate).
[8] leaves, 112 pp + 66 engraved plates; 96 pp; [1] engraved plate (two pages), 40 pp, 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Defects to binding, detached binding, no spine. Numerous gatherings and leaves are detached. Paper-label and different library ink-stamps (ink-stamps to margins of engraved plates). Scribbles in pencil on several leaves. Pen inscription on title page of first book. Stains (most leaves are clean and in good overall condition). Small tears to margins of some of the leaves.
A book about the Ottoman Empire in early 18th century. The book contains a folding engraved plate and 65 engravings after paintings by the Flemish painter Jean Baptiste Vanmour which were commissioned by Charles de Ferriol, French Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire.
The engravings depict Turkish figures, among them the Sultan Ehmet III and his associates, military figures and officials, local figures - among them several Jewish figures - and more.
The Flemish-French painter Jean Baptiste Vanmour (1671-1737) was known for his paintings depicting the Ottoman Empire. In 1699 he joined the entourage of the French Ambassador to Istanbul, Charles de Ferriol and there he was engaged in painting portraits of Ottoman officials, clergy and military figures and others (he continued doing so after the departure of the French Ambassador to France in 1711). In 1714 de Ferriol published in Paris a book with engravings after paintings commissioned from Vanmour. The book was very successful, was translated into several languages and printed in several editions.
Bound with two other books:
• Grundmässige Untersuchung von dem KayserlichenTitul und Würde. Cölln, 1723. German.
• Friederich Zollmanns Historische Untersuchung dess Sächsischen Gesammten Haupt-Wappens. Jena, 1723. German Engraving (double plate).
[8] leaves, 112 pp + 66 engraved plates; 96 pp; [1] engraved plate (two pages), 40 pp, 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Defects to binding, detached binding, no spine. Numerous gatherings and leaves are detached. Paper-label and different library ink-stamps (ink-stamps to margins of engraved plates). Scribbles in pencil on several leaves. Pen inscription on title page of first book. Stains (most leaves are clean and in good overall condition). Small tears to margins of some of the leaves.
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January 9, 2018
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De Spoliis Templi Hierosolymitani in Arcu Titiano Romae conspicuis Liber Singularis, Hadriani Relandi. Utrecht (Trajecti ad Rhenum), 1716. Latin, some Hebrew and Greek.
Study of the treasures looted from the Second Temple in Jerusalem, as they are presented in the "Triumphal Procession" relief on the Arch of Titus in Rome. With eight engraved plates, including folding engraved plate depicting the Arch of Titus and the Temple menorah.
[2] leaves, 138, [26] pp + [7] engraved plates, 15.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and worming. Inscriptions in pencil on front endpaper and on inner side of front binding. Original leather binding. Defects to binding. Tears to spine.
Study of the treasures looted from the Second Temple in Jerusalem, as they are presented in the "Triumphal Procession" relief on the Arch of Titus in Rome. With eight engraved plates, including folding engraved plate depicting the Arch of Titus and the Temple menorah.
[2] leaves, 138, [26] pp + [7] engraved plates, 15.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and worming. Inscriptions in pencil on front endpaper and on inner side of front binding. Original leather binding. Defects to binding. Tears to spine.
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Online Auction 012 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 9, 2018
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De Hebraicae typographiae origine ac primitiis seu antiquis ac rarissimis Hebraicorum librorum editionibus saeculi XV disquisition historico-critica, Giovanni Bernardo De Rossi. Erlangen (Germany): Schleich, 1776. Latin. First edition.
Early monograph about Hebrew incunabula. The author, Giovanni Bernardo De Rossi (1742-1831), was an Italian Hebraist and a professor of Oriental languages at the University of Parma.
[4] leaves, 100 pp, 23.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Small tear to title page (no damage to text). Defects to binding and spine. Front binding partly detached.
Early monograph about Hebrew incunabula. The author, Giovanni Bernardo De Rossi (1742-1831), was an Italian Hebraist and a professor of Oriental languages at the University of Parma.
[4] leaves, 100 pp, 23.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Small tear to title page (no damage to text). Defects to binding and spine. Front binding partly detached.
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Online Auction 012 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
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21 books printed in Europe between the years 1615-1802. Latin, German. French and Dutch (most of the books are in Latin).
Books on different topics: philology, Jewish and Christian studies, History and more. Some books are in contemporary vellum or leather bindings. Some books are accompanied by engravings.
A detailed list will be sent upon request.
Total of 21 books in 23 volumes. Size and condition vary. Fair overall condition. Some books are in fair-poor condition (dismantled binding, tears or wear). The collection was not thoroughly examined and it is possible that some books are incomplete.
Books on different topics: philology, Jewish and Christian studies, History and more. Some books are in contemporary vellum or leather bindings. Some books are accompanied by engravings.
A detailed list will be sent upon request.
Total of 21 books in 23 volumes. Size and condition vary. Fair overall condition. Some books are in fair-poor condition (dismantled binding, tears or wear). The collection was not thoroughly examined and it is possible that some books are incomplete.
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Online Auction 012 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 9, 2018
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Facsimile edition of the Guttenberg Bible based on copies in the State Library in Berlin ("Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin") and in the Fulda library ("Hochschul und Landesbibliothek Fulda"). Leipzig, 1913-1914. Latin. Two volumes.
Printed in color on thick paper of good quality, with lavish leather bindings (designed after the binding of the copy in the Fulda library). This edition was printed under the supervision of the librarian and historian Paul Schwenke.
Numbered copy, 181/300.
42 cm. Good condition. Slight defects at margins. Some stains (mainly to endpapers and margins of first leaves of first volume). Creases to endpapers. Bindings and spines are slightly rubbed and defected. Lacking slipcase of one volume.
Printed in color on thick paper of good quality, with lavish leather bindings (designed after the binding of the copy in the Fulda library). This edition was printed under the supervision of the librarian and historian Paul Schwenke.
Numbered copy, 181/300.
42 cm. Good condition. Slight defects at margins. Some stains (mainly to endpapers and margins of first leaves of first volume). Creases to endpapers. Bindings and spines are slightly rubbed and defected. Lacking slipcase of one volume.
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January 9, 2018
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Biblia, Das ist, Die gantze H. Schrifft, Alten und Neuen Testaments, Verdeutschet durch Doctor Martin Luther. Frankfurt am Main: Balthasar Christoph Wustens, 1700. German.
The Bible and the New Testament translated by Martin Luther. Accompanied by many engravings and maps, among them map of Palestine and a map of Jerusalem.
[4], 348; 228; [12], 164 leaves + [18] engraved plates and [5] maps (double plates), 26.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Worming. Open tears to title page. Title page repaired with wide paper strips pasted on verso. Frontispiece is pasted on a new leaf. Margins of some leaves are slightly trimmed.
The Bible and the New Testament translated by Martin Luther. Accompanied by many engravings and maps, among them map of Palestine and a map of Jerusalem.
[4], 348; 228; [12], 164 leaves + [18] engraved plates and [5] maps (double plates), 26.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Worming. Open tears to title page. Title page repaired with wide paper strips pasted on verso. Frontispiece is pasted on a new leaf. Margins of some leaves are slightly trimmed.
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Collection of books and brochures about printing, typography and the collection of books as a hoby and as a profession.
1. Umriss einer Fachkunde für Büchersammler, Gustav Adolf Erich Bogeng. Berlin: Max Harrwitz, 1909-1911. German.
2. Vierteljahrsschrift für Angewandte Bücherkunde, Gustav Adolf Erich Bogeng. Berlin: Max Harrwitz, 1918-1922. German.
Quarterly for book collectors. Issues of the years 1918-1922, bound together (cardboard covers of the issues are bound out of their order, in three groups along the volume).
3. Vierteljahrsschrift für Angewandte Bücherkunde, Gustav Adolf Erich Bogeng. Vienna: Jahoda & Siegel, 1927. German.
Facsimile of an album about typography and illuminations printed in 1760. Foreword on a separate leaf (not bound). Copy no. 1 out of 200 numbered copies.
4. Die Handpresse, Ch. H. Kleukens. Darmstadt: Ernst Ludwig Press, 1926. German.
Essay about the manual printing press. Printed in a fine edition of 125 copies.
5. Zur Entwicklung der Deutschen Gebrauchsgraphik, Walter von zur Westen. Berlin: Otto von Holten press, 1927. German.
An essay about the art of printing in Germany (woodcuts, engraving and more), starting at the 15th century. Includes reproduction plates. Copy no. 65 out of a bibliophilic edition printed in 150 copies.
Size and condition vary.
1. Umriss einer Fachkunde für Büchersammler, Gustav Adolf Erich Bogeng. Berlin: Max Harrwitz, 1909-1911. German.
2. Vierteljahrsschrift für Angewandte Bücherkunde, Gustav Adolf Erich Bogeng. Berlin: Max Harrwitz, 1918-1922. German.
Quarterly for book collectors. Issues of the years 1918-1922, bound together (cardboard covers of the issues are bound out of their order, in three groups along the volume).
3. Vierteljahrsschrift für Angewandte Bücherkunde, Gustav Adolf Erich Bogeng. Vienna: Jahoda & Siegel, 1927. German.
Facsimile of an album about typography and illuminations printed in 1760. Foreword on a separate leaf (not bound). Copy no. 1 out of 200 numbered copies.
4. Die Handpresse, Ch. H. Kleukens. Darmstadt: Ernst Ludwig Press, 1926. German.
Essay about the manual printing press. Printed in a fine edition of 125 copies.
5. Zur Entwicklung der Deutschen Gebrauchsgraphik, Walter von zur Westen. Berlin: Otto von Holten press, 1927. German.
An essay about the art of printing in Germany (woodcuts, engraving and more), starting at the 15th century. Includes reproduction plates. Copy no. 65 out of a bibliophilic edition printed in 150 copies.
Size and condition vary.
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