Online Auction 012 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
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Online Auction 012 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 9, 2018
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Three books with illustrations by the miniatures artist Metavel (Renée Koppel). "Even Hoshen" Press, 1998-2008.
1. Passover Haggadah, Metavel, "Even Hoshen", 1998.
First book in the series "Bareket". Printed using the letter "Koren" on parchment-like paper in 50 copies, to which an original miniature by Metavel is enclosed. The miniature with this copy is numbered, 4/10, AP, and signed by the artist.
31 cm. Good condition. Bound in thick olive-green leather binding and inserted in a cardboard slipcase.
2. Ruth. Illustration and Script: Metavel. "Even Hoshen", 2004.
Fourth book in the series "Bareket. Script designed by Metavel after a square Sephardic script from the Middle Ages. Printed in 36 numbered copies with an original print signed by Metavel bound with each copy. Numbered copy, 25/63, signed by the artist.
20X21 cm Good condition. Bound in an artistic leather binding and inserted in a cloth covered cardboard slipcase.
3. Esther. Illustration and script: Metavel. "Even Hoshen", 2008.
Scroll of Esther, eighth book in the series "Bareket". Script designed by Metavel after a square Sephardic script from the Middle Ages. Printed in 36 numbered copies. Bound with each copy is an original print signed by Metavel. Numbered copy 18/36. A brochures with an English translation of the scroll accompanies the book, numbered 18/36.
20X21 cm. Good condition. The book is bound in a red leather binding. The book and the brochure are inserted in a cloth covered slipcase.
1. Passover Haggadah, Metavel, "Even Hoshen", 1998.
First book in the series "Bareket". Printed using the letter "Koren" on parchment-like paper in 50 copies, to which an original miniature by Metavel is enclosed. The miniature with this copy is numbered, 4/10, AP, and signed by the artist.
31 cm. Good condition. Bound in thick olive-green leather binding and inserted in a cardboard slipcase.
2. Ruth. Illustration and Script: Metavel. "Even Hoshen", 2004.
Fourth book in the series "Bareket. Script designed by Metavel after a square Sephardic script from the Middle Ages. Printed in 36 numbered copies with an original print signed by Metavel bound with each copy. Numbered copy, 25/63, signed by the artist.
20X21 cm Good condition. Bound in an artistic leather binding and inserted in a cloth covered cardboard slipcase.
3. Esther. Illustration and script: Metavel. "Even Hoshen", 2008.
Scroll of Esther, eighth book in the series "Bareket". Script designed by Metavel after a square Sephardic script from the Middle Ages. Printed in 36 numbered copies. Bound with each copy is an original print signed by Metavel. Numbered copy 18/36. A brochures with an English translation of the scroll accompanies the book, numbered 18/36.
20X21 cm. Good condition. The book is bound in a red leather binding. The book and the brochure are inserted in a cloth covered slipcase.
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January 9, 2018
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1. Facing the River, by Czeclaw Milozs. Translated from the Polish by David Weinfeld. Even Hoshen, [2000].
A bibliophilic edition of the poem collection by Nobel Prize-winning poet Czeclaw Milosz. The book was published in a regular edition by HaKibbutz HaMeuchad in 1999. This exquisite edition of 40 copies was published in anticipation of the International Poetry Festival. Numbered copy, 18/40, signed by Milosz and the translator David Weinfeld. Bound in a blue leather binding and inserted in a matching cardboard slipcase.
2.Tristan and Isolde, a Chronicle of Impossible Love, by Avraham Balaban. Even Hoshen, 2002.
The third volume in the "Amethyst" series (series of renewed and revised editions). With illustrations by Rachel Gil. Numbered copy, 18/63, signed by the author and the artist.
Bound with an original print by Rachel Gil, signed and numbered. Bound in an orange leather binding and inserted in matching cardboard slipcase.
3. Nerot Netz Ha'halav (Ornithogalum), by Agi Mishol. Even Hoshen, 2007.
The twelfth book in the Topaz series of poetry volumes. Numbered copy, 38/40, signed by the poet.
Bound with an original etching by Neomi Smilanski, signed and numbered. Bound in artistic leather binding, hand-made, and inserted in cardboard slipcase.
Size varies. Very good overall condition.
A bibliophilic edition of the poem collection by Nobel Prize-winning poet Czeclaw Milosz. The book was published in a regular edition by HaKibbutz HaMeuchad in 1999. This exquisite edition of 40 copies was published in anticipation of the International Poetry Festival. Numbered copy, 18/40, signed by Milosz and the translator David Weinfeld. Bound in a blue leather binding and inserted in a matching cardboard slipcase.
2.Tristan and Isolde, a Chronicle of Impossible Love, by Avraham Balaban. Even Hoshen, 2002.
The third volume in the "Amethyst" series (series of renewed and revised editions). With illustrations by Rachel Gil. Numbered copy, 18/63, signed by the author and the artist.
Bound with an original print by Rachel Gil, signed and numbered. Bound in an orange leather binding and inserted in matching cardboard slipcase.
3. Nerot Netz Ha'halav (Ornithogalum), by Agi Mishol. Even Hoshen, 2007.
The twelfth book in the Topaz series of poetry volumes. Numbered copy, 38/40, signed by the poet.
Bound with an original etching by Neomi Smilanski, signed and numbered. Bound in artistic leather binding, hand-made, and inserted in cardboard slipcase.
Size varies. Very good overall condition.
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1. "Bayam Ha'atik Shelanu" by Israel Pincas. "Even Hoshen", 1999.
Seventh book of the series of poetry books "Pitdah". Printed on the eve of Rosh Hashanah 1999 in an edition of 36 copies accompanied by an engraving by Lea Nikel (1918-2005). This is copy no. 18. The artist and the poet signed the colophon.
Blue leather binding of good quality. Contained in a large, cloth covered case. On the inner side of the case is the engraving, signed and numbered (18/36).
384 pp, 25 cm. Case: 41 cm.
2. Antennas and Sensors, ninety nine fragments by Israel Pincas. "Even Hoshen", 2008.
46th book of the "Pitdah" series, "limited edition of 46 copies". The edition is accompanied by original engravings by Tuvia Beeri, signed by him. Numbered copy 18/46, signed by the author.
71 pp, [5] leaves, 23.5 cm. Green leather binding, slipcase.
3. "Distraction is Necessary for Equilibrium in the World" (Hebrew) - Anthology of two poems, 54th in the poetry books series "Pitdah", "printed with appreciation for the poet Israel Pincas in honor of his 75th birthday". Numbered copy, 18/75, signed by the poet.
9 pp, [1] leaf, 20 cm. Good condition.
Seventh book of the series of poetry books "Pitdah". Printed on the eve of Rosh Hashanah 1999 in an edition of 36 copies accompanied by an engraving by Lea Nikel (1918-2005). This is copy no. 18. The artist and the poet signed the colophon.
Blue leather binding of good quality. Contained in a large, cloth covered case. On the inner side of the case is the engraving, signed and numbered (18/36).
384 pp, 25 cm. Case: 41 cm.
2. Antennas and Sensors, ninety nine fragments by Israel Pincas. "Even Hoshen", 2008.
46th book of the "Pitdah" series, "limited edition of 46 copies". The edition is accompanied by original engravings by Tuvia Beeri, signed by him. Numbered copy 18/46, signed by the author.
71 pp, [5] leaves, 23.5 cm. Green leather binding, slipcase.
3. "Distraction is Necessary for Equilibrium in the World" (Hebrew) - Anthology of two poems, 54th in the poetry books series "Pitdah", "printed with appreciation for the poet Israel Pincas in honor of his 75th birthday". Numbered copy, 18/75, signed by the poet.
9 pp, [1] leaf, 20 cm. Good condition.
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January 9, 2018
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Pointe Shoes, by Ronny Someck. Even Hoshen, 2009. Hebrew and English.
"Pointe Shoes" is the eleventh book in the Sapphire artists' books series. With two prints of drawings by Ronny Someck, hand-colored and signed. Hand-set, printed and bound by Ido Agassi.
Numbered copy, 18/88, signed by Ronny Someck and Ido Agassi (signed twice: on the Hebrew colophon page and on the English colophon page).
[9] leaves, 29.5 cm. Very good condition. Bound in artistic binding and inserted in matching slipcase.
"Pointe Shoes" is the eleventh book in the Sapphire artists' books series. With two prints of drawings by Ronny Someck, hand-colored and signed. Hand-set, printed and bound by Ido Agassi.
Numbered copy, 18/88, signed by Ronny Someck and Ido Agassi (signed twice: on the Hebrew colophon page and on the English colophon page).
[9] leaves, 29.5 cm. Very good condition. Bound in artistic binding and inserted in matching slipcase.
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1. Grandpa Isidore, by Amos Oz. Land Marks Press (Simanofim), Michigan, 1997. A short story by Amos Oz printed in English and in Hebrew, accompanied by an engraving by Lynne Avadenka. Copy no. 18/25. Signed by Lynne Avadenka and Amos Oz on Hebrew and on English colophon leaf. Enclosed is a promotional leaflet announcing the publication of this booklet.
2-5. Four bibliophilic publications published by Land Marks Press, Michigan, 1986-1996.
• A Meditation. A folded booklet. Three pages are cut out in the form of the letters ‘Yud Yud’. On the remaining pages - a printed passage from the Song of Songs (English). Signed and numbered by Avadenka : 69/90.
• Understanding, 1987-1988. A folded Pop-Up Booklet. The pieces that are cut protrude and form letters that together make up the word "Bina" (intelligence). The text is from "Shiur Koma" by Moshe Cordovero (English), and from the Book of Isaiah, Chapter 28 Verse 13 (Hebrew). Signed and numbered by Avadenka: 75/75.
• An Only Kid, 1990. English. An interpretation of "Chad Gadya" by Lynne Avadenka. The booklet’s design is inspired by Eliezer (El) Lissitzky. The booklet’s binding was made from a special combination of materials. Signed and numbered by Avadenka: 48/75.
• Compassion, 1996. A booklet dealing with the various meanings of the word "Rehamim" (Compassion/mercy) in Hebrew and in English. The last pages are sewn together, creating a three-dimensional effect: when the booklet is open it presents the elements that comprise the word Rehamim - Rehem (womb), Ma’im (water) and Yam (sea). Signed by Avadenka and numbered 36/50. Enclosed is a publicity flyer that marks the publication of the booklet.
6-8. Three prints by Lynne Avadenka - verses from the sources in artistic calligraphy, 1991-1994.
The three are signed and numbered by Avadenka (two from editions of 30 copies and one from an edition of 20 copies). Attached to passé-partout.
9-12. Four prints printed by Yehuda Miklaf: • a printed leaf, "Shir HaMa'a lot LeDavid" and an engraving by Mordechai Beck. Signed by Beck and Miklaf. • Leaf with a printed poem by J.H. Hunter. Signed by the poet and by Miklaf and numbered 18/40. • Promotional leaflet for a book printed by "Shalom Yehuda", signed by Miklaf. • Leaf with a printed poem by Stefo Urban. Signed by Miklaf and numbered 80/100. Attached to passé-partout.
Enclosed is an additional work by Avadenka - a thick sheet of paper, folded in an accordion fold, with pencil illustrations and patterns made by a needle punch.
Size varies. Good overall condition.
2-5. Four bibliophilic publications published by Land Marks Press, Michigan, 1986-1996.
• A Meditation. A folded booklet. Three pages are cut out in the form of the letters ‘Yud Yud’. On the remaining pages - a printed passage from the Song of Songs (English). Signed and numbered by Avadenka : 69/90.
• Understanding, 1987-1988. A folded Pop-Up Booklet. The pieces that are cut protrude and form letters that together make up the word "Bina" (intelligence). The text is from "Shiur Koma" by Moshe Cordovero (English), and from the Book of Isaiah, Chapter 28 Verse 13 (Hebrew). Signed and numbered by Avadenka: 75/75.
• An Only Kid, 1990. English. An interpretation of "Chad Gadya" by Lynne Avadenka. The booklet’s design is inspired by Eliezer (El) Lissitzky. The booklet’s binding was made from a special combination of materials. Signed and numbered by Avadenka: 48/75.
• Compassion, 1996. A booklet dealing with the various meanings of the word "Rehamim" (Compassion/mercy) in Hebrew and in English. The last pages are sewn together, creating a three-dimensional effect: when the booklet is open it presents the elements that comprise the word Rehamim - Rehem (womb), Ma’im (water) and Yam (sea). Signed by Avadenka and numbered 36/50. Enclosed is a publicity flyer that marks the publication of the booklet.
6-8. Three prints by Lynne Avadenka - verses from the sources in artistic calligraphy, 1991-1994.
The three are signed and numbered by Avadenka (two from editions of 30 copies and one from an edition of 20 copies). Attached to passé-partout.
9-12. Four prints printed by Yehuda Miklaf: • a printed leaf, "Shir HaMa'a lot LeDavid" and an engraving by Mordechai Beck. Signed by Beck and Miklaf. • Leaf with a printed poem by J.H. Hunter. Signed by the poet and by Miklaf and numbered 18/40. • Promotional leaflet for a book printed by "Shalom Yehuda", signed by Miklaf. • Leaf with a printed poem by Stefo Urban. Signed by Miklaf and numbered 80/100. Attached to passé-partout.
Enclosed is an additional work by Avadenka - a thick sheet of paper, folded in an accordion fold, with pencil illustrations and patterns made by a needle punch.
Size varies. Good overall condition.
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January 9, 2018
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1. Twelve original pencil drawings by Sharon Poliakine (b. 1964). [ca. 1998]. Signed in pencil on reverse.
Drawings: 14.5X20.5 cm, arranged in an 18X25.5 cm album.
2. Artist's book containing prints of the drawings. The book, designed by Sharon Murro, was published in 1999 in a limited edition of 500 signed and numbered copies. The present copy is no. 18, signed by Poliakine.
[16] leaves, 14.5X21 cm.
Good condition. The two items are inserted in a handsome case lined with cloth and leather.
Drawings: 14.5X20.5 cm, arranged in an 18X25.5 cm album.
2. Artist's book containing prints of the drawings. The book, designed by Sharon Murro, was published in 1999 in a limited edition of 500 signed and numbered copies. The present copy is no. 18, signed by Poliakine.
[16] leaves, 14.5X21 cm.
Good condition. The two items are inserted in a handsome case lined with cloth and leather.
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January 9, 2018
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"Knispel. A. Pen 1906-2006, Engravings & Drawings". Portfolio with twenty prints by Gershon Knispel for poems by Alexander Pen. [2006].
The portfolio contains a dozen prints numbered 13/20 and eight prints numbered 7/20. Prints are all signed by Knispel.
The portfolio also contains plates with small reproductions of the prints, introduction by Knispel and title pages in Hebrew, English and Russian. It is possible that several introduction leaves are lacking.
[6] leaves + [20] prints, 49X72.5 cm, inserted in original portfolio. Good overall condition. Some defects to portfolio.
The portfolio contains a dozen prints numbered 13/20 and eight prints numbered 7/20. Prints are all signed by Knispel.
The portfolio also contains plates with small reproductions of the prints, introduction by Knispel and title pages in Hebrew, English and Russian. It is possible that several introduction leaves are lacking.
[6] leaves + [20] prints, 49X72.5 cm, inserted in original portfolio. Good overall condition. Some defects to portfolio.
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January 9, 2018
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Shimon Tzabar. Prints. Sao Paolo, Brazil, 2002.
Portfolio with prints by Shimon Tzabar. "This special edition of thirty five original numbered copies of prints is issued in two separate portfolios… These two portfolios constitute part of a series of original graphic work collections by artists working within the 'social realism' movement during the 1950s… The publication was prepared with the assistance of Professor Gila Ballas. Printed in Gershon Knispel's workshop in Sao Paulo, Brazil."
This is the second portfolio with 17 prints by Shimon Tzabar. All are signed by Tzabar and numbered 6/35. The portfolio contains a title page with small prints of the works and information about the edition (this leaf is signed and numbered by Tzabar).
[1] leaf, [17] plates of prints, 82.5X60 cm. Plates are inserted in an illustrated cardboard portfolio. Good condition. Slight defects to portfolio.
Portfolio with prints by Shimon Tzabar. "This special edition of thirty five original numbered copies of prints is issued in two separate portfolios… These two portfolios constitute part of a series of original graphic work collections by artists working within the 'social realism' movement during the 1950s… The publication was prepared with the assistance of Professor Gila Ballas. Printed in Gershon Knispel's workshop in Sao Paulo, Brazil."
This is the second portfolio with 17 prints by Shimon Tzabar. All are signed by Tzabar and numbered 6/35. The portfolio contains a title page with small prints of the works and information about the edition (this leaf is signed and numbered by Tzabar).
[1] leaf, [17] plates of prints, 82.5X60 cm. Plates are inserted in an illustrated cardboard portfolio. Good condition. Slight defects to portfolio.
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Online Auction 012 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 9, 2018
Opening: $50
Sold for: $88
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Alva, six lithographs, portfolio with six lithographs by Siegfried Alva. Published by St. George's Gallery, London, [1949]. English.
Six biblical portraits: "Cain", "Priest", "Saul", "Prophet" and "Job". Accompanied by an introduction leaf, by Yehuda Haezrahi (English). Numbered copy, 11/125, signed by the artist.
Enclosed: two small lithographs in color by Alva (one signed and numbered in pencil and the other is marked "Proof").
53.5X37.5 cm. Lithographs in good condition. Portfolio in fair condition with slight defects and two tears repaired with adhesive tape (along the spine and margins).
Six biblical portraits: "Cain", "Priest", "Saul", "Prophet" and "Job". Accompanied by an introduction leaf, by Yehuda Haezrahi (English). Numbered copy, 11/125, signed by the artist.
Enclosed: two small lithographs in color by Alva (one signed and numbered in pencil and the other is marked "Proof").
53.5X37.5 cm. Lithographs in good condition. Portfolio in fair condition with slight defects and two tears repaired with adhesive tape (along the spine and margins).
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Online Auction 012 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 9, 2018
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Hallelujah, 24 lithographs by Ben Shahn. Published by Kennedy Graphics, New-York, 1971. English, French and Hebrew.
Shahn finished his work on "Hallelujah", illustrations for Psalm 150, shortly before he passed away, and it constitutes his last complete work. Numbered copy: 189/200 (total of 210 copies were published). Introduction by Bernarda Bryson and a letter to Shahn from Fernand Mourlot in French and English.
[33] leaves, 43 cm. Fine case, cloth-covered, with "Hallelujah, Ben Shahn" embossed in gold.
Good condition.
Shahn finished his work on "Hallelujah", illustrations for Psalm 150, shortly before he passed away, and it constitutes his last complete work. Numbered copy: 189/200 (total of 210 copies were published). Introduction by Bernarda Bryson and a letter to Shahn from Fernand Mourlot in French and English.
[33] leaves, 43 cm. Fine case, cloth-covered, with "Hallelujah, Ben Shahn" embossed in gold.
Good condition.
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Online Auction 012 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 9, 2018
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Illustrated Jewish folklore, From Chelm to Paris, collected and illustrated by the artist Ben [Ben Zion Rabinovich]. Paris: Z. Ma'aravit, 1946.
Fourteen illustrated tales for children. Unnumbered copy from an edition of 50 copies. On the reverse of the second leaf appears a comment by the publisher: "difficulties… which we confront now, after the war, had an impact on this edition. Readers should be considerate and should forgive …".
[31] leaves, approx. 32.5X25 cm. Good condition. Slight defects at margins. Creases, defects and tears to wrappers. Front cover is detached.
Fourteen illustrated tales for children. Unnumbered copy from an edition of 50 copies. On the reverse of the second leaf appears a comment by the publisher: "difficulties… which we confront now, after the war, had an impact on this edition. Readers should be considerate and should forgive …".
[31] leaves, approx. 32.5X25 cm. Good condition. Slight defects at margins. Creases, defects and tears to wrappers. Front cover is detached.
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Online Auction 012 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
January 9, 2018
Opening: $150
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Zehn Urzinkzeichnungen nach Adalbert Stifters Narrenburg [ten illustrations for the book "Narrenburg" by Adalbert Stifters] by Wilhelm Heise. Munich: Bavaria-Verlag, 1923. German.
Portfolio with ten engravings by Wilhelm Heise, signed in pencil. Unnumbered copy out of an edition of 200 copies; signed by the artist. Engravings are printed on very thin paper and attached to passé-partout.
[12] leaves, 32 cm. Good condition. Foxing. Dedication in pencil on inner side of front binding. Tears and defects to portfolio. Portfolio's flaps are detached.
Portfolio with ten engravings by Wilhelm Heise, signed in pencil. Unnumbered copy out of an edition of 200 copies; signed by the artist. Engravings are printed on very thin paper and attached to passé-partout.
[12] leaves, 32 cm. Good condition. Foxing. Dedication in pencil on inner side of front binding. Tears and defects to portfolio. Portfolio's flaps are detached.
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