Online Auction 09 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
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Online Auction 09 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 6, 2017
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Gebete während der Kriegszeit (Gebet für die Kriegszeit, angeordnet von Seiner Majestät dem Kaiser). Printed on behalf of Deutsch-Israelitischer Synagogen-Verband zu Hamburg, [Hamburg, 1915?]. German and Hebrew.
"…G-d the great… we pray to you… help the land of Ashkenaz, our homeland… bless all the armies of Ashkenaz… Amen." Several psalms printed after this prayer.
8 pp, 26 cm. Good condition. Creases and stains.
"…G-d the great… we pray to you… help the land of Ashkenaz, our homeland… bless all the armies of Ashkenaz… Amen." Several psalms printed after this prayer.
8 pp, 26 cm. Good condition. Creases and stains.
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Online Auction 09 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 6, 2017
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Four volumes from the books series "Hebräisch-orientalischer Melodienschatz" [treasure of Jewish-Oriental melodies], gathered and edited by Abraham Zevi Idelsohn. Jerusalem-Berlin-Vienna: Benjamin Harz/Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, 1922, 1929, 1932. German.
1. Third volume, Gesänge der persischen, bucharischen und daghestanischen Juden. Jewish melodies of Persia, Bukhara and Daghestan.
2. Fifth volume, Gesänge der marokkanischen Juden. Melodies of Moroccan Jews.
3. Seventh volume, Die traditionellen Gesänge der süddeutschen Juden. Traditional melodies of the Jews of Southern Germany.
4. Tenth volume, Gesänge der Chassidim. Hassidic melodies.
Four volumes 34 cm. Overall good condition. Damage to spines.
1. Third volume, Gesänge der persischen, bucharischen und daghestanischen Juden. Jewish melodies of Persia, Bukhara and Daghestan.
2. Fifth volume, Gesänge der marokkanischen Juden. Melodies of Moroccan Jews.
3. Seventh volume, Die traditionellen Gesänge der süddeutschen Juden. Traditional melodies of the Jews of Southern Germany.
4. Tenth volume, Gesänge der Chassidim. Hassidic melodies.
Four volumes 34 cm. Overall good condition. Damage to spines.
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Online Auction 09 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 6, 2017
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Cheque from the Mayor of New York, instructing the treasurer to pay Mordechai Manuel Noah the amount of 156 US Dollars. New York, 1827.
Mordechai Manuel Noah was a Jewish-American journalist, diplomat, playwright and judge, who planned to establish a Jewish refuge in the United States. He bought land in the north of the Unites States where he founded the refuge which he named "Ararat". His vision failed and Jews did not rush to the country of Ararat.
Approx. 15.5X10 cm. Good condition.
Mordechai Manuel Noah was a Jewish-American journalist, diplomat, playwright and judge, who planned to establish a Jewish refuge in the United States. He bought land in the north of the Unites States where he founded the refuge which he named "Ararat". His vision failed and Jews did not rush to the country of Ararat.
Approx. 15.5X10 cm. Good condition.
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Lot 421 Constitution and Regulations of the American Jewish Publication Society – Philadelphia, 1845
Online Auction 09 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 6, 2017
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Constitution and By-laws of the American Jewish Publication Society, Adopted at Philadelphia. Philadelphia: C. Sherman printing press, 1845. English.
The Jewish Publication Society constitution and regulation. The society was founded in Philadelphia by Isaac Leeser in 1845, and closed down after a fire in the offices some six years later.
11 pp, 18 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Tears and open tears to paper cover.
The Jewish Publication Society constitution and regulation. The society was founded in Philadelphia by Isaac Leeser in 1845, and closed down after a fire in the offices some six years later.
11 pp, 18 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Tears and open tears to paper cover.
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Online Auction 09 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 6, 2017
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Two illustrated invitations to charity balls on behalf of Jewish Organizations. Inscribed on one invitation: all revenues will be donated to "Hebrew Hospital and Asylum".
Approx. 11.5 cm. Good condition. Bound with thread.
Approx. 11.5 cm. Good condition. Bound with thread.
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Online Auction 09 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 6, 2017
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Announcement of an agreement to acquire one thousand sets of the Jewish Encyclopedia sent by members of The Jewish Encyclopedia Guarantee Fund Committee to Ya'akov Berliner, representative of "Ahaveth Sholem" chamber. New-York, 1903.
A printed letter sent to chamber representatives of "Bnei Brith" community in the United States. The letter calls the representative to acquire the first three volumes of the Encyclopedia in order to assist in financing publication of additional volumes. Signed on the letter are representatives of the committee, including Daniel Guggenheim and Mayer Sulzberger.
Enclosed are two blank purchase agreement forms.
The Jewish Encyclopedia for subjects of Judaism and the People of Israel, edited by Cyrus Adler, was first published in 1901-1906. The encyclopedia contains 15,000 entries in 12 volumes and to the present day it is one of the most comprehensive sources for Judaism and Jewish history.
Two leaves 28X21.5 cm + two purchase forms 21.5X9 cm. Very good condition.
A printed letter sent to chamber representatives of "Bnei Brith" community in the United States. The letter calls the representative to acquire the first three volumes of the Encyclopedia in order to assist in financing publication of additional volumes. Signed on the letter are representatives of the committee, including Daniel Guggenheim and Mayer Sulzberger.
Enclosed are two blank purchase agreement forms.
The Jewish Encyclopedia for subjects of Judaism and the People of Israel, edited by Cyrus Adler, was first published in 1901-1906. The encyclopedia contains 15,000 entries in 12 volumes and to the present day it is one of the most comprehensive sources for Judaism and Jewish history.
Two leaves 28X21.5 cm + two purchase forms 21.5X9 cm. Very good condition.
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Online Auction 09 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 6, 2017
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Three arrest records. 1905-1907. English.
Three cards with mugshots of young criminals arrested for burglary. On the reverse of the cards appear the personal details of the criminals and arrest reasons. Names: Nathan Lerhenm, Henry Golding, John Lavin. One card from 1905 and the two others from 1907. Lerhen and Golding are common names amongst American Jews of European origin.
3 cards, approx.13X8 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, adhesive tape on one photograph. Open tear at corner of one card not affecting photograph or text.
Three cards with mugshots of young criminals arrested for burglary. On the reverse of the cards appear the personal details of the criminals and arrest reasons. Names: Nathan Lerhenm, Henry Golding, John Lavin. One card from 1905 and the two others from 1907. Lerhen and Golding are common names amongst American Jews of European origin.
3 cards, approx.13X8 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, adhesive tape on one photograph. Open tear at corner of one card not affecting photograph or text.
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Online Auction 09 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 6, 2017
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Volume compiling some 180 greeting cards sent to Morris Goldstein and Zara Grünbaum for their wedding day on January 23, 1905. German and some Hebrew.
Most of the greetings were written on designated Brief-Telegrams forms of the Grünbaum-Goldstein family in London, and were sent by acquaintances and friends in Germany. Enclosed in a letter to the couple on Imperial Hotel, Russel Square, stationery, London, dated 22.1.1930. Also enclosed is a piece of cardboard (cut out of a binding) with an embossed inscription: Morris Goldstein, Zara Grünbaum, Jan. 23rd 1905.
Volume 16 cm, about 175 letters and telegrams. Fair condition.
Most of the greetings were written on designated Brief-Telegrams forms of the Grünbaum-Goldstein family in London, and were sent by acquaintances and friends in Germany. Enclosed in a letter to the couple on Imperial Hotel, Russel Square, stationery, London, dated 22.1.1930. Also enclosed is a piece of cardboard (cut out of a binding) with an embossed inscription: Morris Goldstein, Zara Grünbaum, Jan. 23rd 1905.
Volume 16 cm, about 175 letters and telegrams. Fair condition.
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Online Auction 09 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 6, 2017
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Eight booklets with order of service on various occasions in the British Empire, most of them published by the Office of the Chief Rabbi of England.
* Order of prayer to be used at the memorial service for the beloved King Edward. London: printed by Wertheimer, Lea & Co, 1910.
* Order of Service to be used in the London synagogues in His Majesty's Empire in celebration of the coronation of their majesties King George and Queen Mary. London: printed by Wertheimer, Lea & Co., London, 1911.
* Prayer for the recovery of His Majesty the King to be read in the Spanish and Portuguese synagogues. Printed by: Williams, Lea & Co., London, 1928.
* Prayer and thanksgiving in the Empire's synagogue for the semi-jubilee of His Majesty King George accession to the throne. Office of the Chief Rabbi, London, 1935.
* Thanksgiving and prayer for the semi-jubilee of His Majesty King George accession to the throne to be blessed in the Sephardi synagogue Sha'ar Hashamayim in London. Vestry of the Spanish and Portuguese Jews' Congregation. Office of the Chief Rabbi, London, 1935.
* Prayer and thanksgiving in the Empire's synagogues for the coronation of their Majesties King George and Queen Elizabeth, Office of the Chief Rabbi, London,1937. Two copies, one with no cover.
* Prayer and Thanksgiving in the Empire's Synagogues for the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, Office of the Chief Rabbi, London, 1953.
8 booklets, approx. 22 cm. Condition varies.
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Online Auction 09 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 6, 2017
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About 20 booklets on the subject of Jews in World War II. London, 1940s. English
Among them:
* Jews are News, A. C. Crouch, Leicester: Newman Wolsy Ltd.
* The Jews In the Post-War Settlement, Professor S. Brodetsky. London: The Jewish Historical Society of England, 1942.
* Anti-Semitism and the Jewish Question, I. Rennap. London: Lawrence & Wishart Ltd, 1942.
* "Let My People Go", Some Practical Proposals for dealing with Hitler's massacre of the Jews and an appeal to the British public, Victor Gollancz. London, [1943].
* The Jews in the War, Israel Cohen. London: Frederick Muller Ltd., 1943.
* Soldiers from Judaea, Palestinian Jewish units in the middle east, 1941-1943, Rabbi L. Rabinowitz, London: Victor Gollancz Lotd.,1944.
* Falsehoods and Facts About the Jews, Eleanor F. Rathbone. London: Victor Gollancz Ltd., 1945.
About 20 booklets. Size and condition vary. Good overall condition. Booklets have not been thoroughly examined by us and are sold as is.
Among them:
* Jews are News, A. C. Crouch, Leicester: Newman Wolsy Ltd.
* The Jews In the Post-War Settlement, Professor S. Brodetsky. London: The Jewish Historical Society of England, 1942.
* Anti-Semitism and the Jewish Question, I. Rennap. London: Lawrence & Wishart Ltd, 1942.
* "Let My People Go", Some Practical Proposals for dealing with Hitler's massacre of the Jews and an appeal to the British public, Victor Gollancz. London, [1943].
* The Jews in the War, Israel Cohen. London: Frederick Muller Ltd., 1943.
* Soldiers from Judaea, Palestinian Jewish units in the middle east, 1941-1943, Rabbi L. Rabinowitz, London: Victor Gollancz Lotd.,1944.
* Falsehoods and Facts About the Jews, Eleanor F. Rathbone. London: Victor Gollancz Ltd., 1945.
About 20 booklets. Size and condition vary. Good overall condition. Booklets have not been thoroughly examined by us and are sold as is.
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Online Auction 09 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 6, 2017
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* Twelve booklets "Seder Rina veToda". Order of prayers for the State of Israel's Independence Day, which were held in various synagogues in London. London, 1950s-60s. Hebrew and English.
* "Three Talks by Israel Brodi, Chief Rabbi". Booklet with sermons by Rabbi Israel Brodi, chief Rabbi of Britain, in honor of the tenth anniversary of the State of Israel. London, 1958. Hebrew and English.
13 booklets. Size varies. Good overall condition.
* "Three Talks by Israel Brodi, Chief Rabbi". Booklet with sermons by Rabbi Israel Brodi, chief Rabbi of Britain, in honor of the tenth anniversary of the State of Israel. London, 1958. Hebrew and English.
13 booklets. Size varies. Good overall condition.
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Online Auction 09 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 6, 2017
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22 Jewish telegrams. Proceed went to various organizations such as JNF. Eretz Israel, Europe and England, [ca.1920s through 1940s].
Including: telegram for Tachkemoni School in Tel-Aviv and an earlier telegram of Tachkemoni in Jaffa, with artwork by Hermann Struck; telegrams of the following organizations: "Ruth" Women's Society in Leipzig; "hilf far yidishe milchama-korbanot", Antwerp, 1948; "Bikur Holim" hospital in Antwerp, 1940; Rabbinical Seminary in Bratislava (Pressburg); Agudat Israel in Bratislava; JNF "Greetings Telegram", Poland, [ca.1927]; JNF "Letter", Eretz Israel, [ca.1942]; JNF Telegram designed by Ranzenhofer; two JNF Telegrams designed by Joseph Budko, [1930s], and more. Enclosed is a prospectus: "Here we sell JNF greeting cards (telegrams)".
Varied sizes and conditions.
From the collection of Dr. Simon Cohen.
Including: telegram for Tachkemoni School in Tel-Aviv and an earlier telegram of Tachkemoni in Jaffa, with artwork by Hermann Struck; telegrams of the following organizations: "Ruth" Women's Society in Leipzig; "hilf far yidishe milchama-korbanot", Antwerp, 1948; "Bikur Holim" hospital in Antwerp, 1940; Rabbinical Seminary in Bratislava (Pressburg); Agudat Israel in Bratislava; JNF "Greetings Telegram", Poland, [ca.1927]; JNF "Letter", Eretz Israel, [ca.1942]; JNF Telegram designed by Ranzenhofer; two JNF Telegrams designed by Joseph Budko, [1930s], and more. Enclosed is a prospectus: "Here we sell JNF greeting cards (telegrams)".
Varied sizes and conditions.
From the collection of Dr. Simon Cohen.
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