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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Das Heilige Land, nach seiner ehemaligen und jetzigen geographischen Beschaffenheit, nebst kritischen Blicken in das Carl v. Raumer’sche "Palaestina", von Joseph Schwarz; Deutsch bearbeitet von Israel Schwarz. Frankfurt am Main, 1852. German.
German translation of the book "Tvu’ot Ha’aretz", by Rabbi Yehosef Schwartz. Five plates: R' Yehosef Schwartz's portrait facing the title page. Images of the Temple Mount, Western Wall and Bethlehem (two illustrations on one plate); Cave of the Patriarchs and a folding plate with a panoramic view of Jerusalem in lithographic printing, together with a folding map of Eretz Israel (1847).
XIX, 452, 20 pp.+ [5] plates, 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, foxing. One folding map is worn and slightly torn at margins. Margins of binding are worn. Lacking part of spine.
German translation of the book "Tvu’ot Ha’aretz", by Rabbi Yehosef Schwartz. Five plates: R' Yehosef Schwartz's portrait facing the title page. Images of the Temple Mount, Western Wall and Bethlehem (two illustrations on one plate); Cave of the Patriarchs and a folding plate with a panoramic view of Jerusalem in lithographic printing, together with a folding map of Eretz Israel (1847).
XIX, 452, 20 pp.+ [5] plates, 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, foxing. One folding map is worn and slightly torn at margins. Margins of binding are worn. Lacking part of spine.
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Online Auction 09 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 6, 2017
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Two compositions about Eretz Israel by Avraham Moshe Lunz:
* Guide in Eretz Israel and Syria, (Hebrew) Avraham Moshe Lunz. Jerusalem, 1891.
"For the pilgrims coming to see her, for those who come to settle there or for those who want to know…" (Hebrew). The book includes: useful information, Hebrew-Arabic dictionary, information about places and sites across Eretz Israel, some accompanied by illustrations. An additional part is bound at the end of the book: advertisements for hotels, schools and workshops in Eretz Israel.
[2], 6, 274, 24 pp, 14 cm. Good condition. Stains. New binding. First leaf mounted on new paper, unprofessionally restored.
* "Eretz Zvi", towns of the Holy Land and its settlements, with many pictures and illustrations. Jerusalem: A. M. Lunz, 1899. Hebrew and German.
Booklet with information about towns and settlements in Eretz Israel accompanied by illustrations and photographs.
[2], 78 pp, 15 cm. Good condition. Stains. New binding.
* Guide in Eretz Israel and Syria, (Hebrew) Avraham Moshe Lunz. Jerusalem, 1891.
"For the pilgrims coming to see her, for those who come to settle there or for those who want to know…" (Hebrew). The book includes: useful information, Hebrew-Arabic dictionary, information about places and sites across Eretz Israel, some accompanied by illustrations. An additional part is bound at the end of the book: advertisements for hotels, schools and workshops in Eretz Israel.
[2], 6, 274, 24 pp, 14 cm. Good condition. Stains. New binding. First leaf mounted on new paper, unprofessionally restored.
* "Eretz Zvi", towns of the Holy Land and its settlements, with many pictures and illustrations. Jerusalem: A. M. Lunz, 1899. Hebrew and German.
Booklet with information about towns and settlements in Eretz Israel accompanied by illustrations and photographs.
[2], 78 pp, 15 cm. Good condition. Stains. New binding.
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Online Auction 09 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 6, 2017
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Three albums – Flowers of the Holy Land – bound in olive wood bindings. 20th century.
* Flowers and Views of the Holy Land. Lithographic printing, "Monsohn", Jerusalem. English, German, French and Russian.
* Flowers and Views of the Holy Land, Souvenir of the British Accupation [sic] 9th December 1917, Jerusalem. Lithographic printing "Monsohn", Jerusalem. English, German, French and Russian. The Golden Dome is carved on the back binding.
* Flowers of the Holy Land, flowers from holy places in the Holy Land, Jerusalem. Printer not indicated. Hebrew, English, German and French.
Overall good condition.
* Flowers and Views of the Holy Land. Lithographic printing, "Monsohn", Jerusalem. English, German, French and Russian.
* Flowers and Views of the Holy Land, Souvenir of the British Accupation [sic] 9th December 1917, Jerusalem. Lithographic printing "Monsohn", Jerusalem. English, German, French and Russian. The Golden Dome is carved on the back binding.
* Flowers of the Holy Land, flowers from holy places in the Holy Land, Jerusalem. Printer not indicated. Hebrew, English, German and French.
Overall good condition.
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Online Auction 09 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 6, 2017
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Hébron – Le Haram El-Khalil, Sépulture des Patriarches [Hebron – Cave of the Patriarchs], by L.H. Vincent, F. M. Abel and E.J.H. Mackay. Published by Ernest Leroux. Paris, 1923.
Composition concerning the Cave of the Patriarchs, following a study conducted by two researchers from the French school for Bible and Archaeology in Jerusalem, in cooperation with the supervisor on behalf of the Antiquities Department of the British Mandate.
VI, 256, [1] pp, 39 cm. Good overall condition, tear to binding, unopened sheets throughout.
Composition concerning the Cave of the Patriarchs, following a study conducted by two researchers from the French school for Bible and Archaeology in Jerusalem, in cooperation with the supervisor on behalf of the Antiquities Department of the British Mandate.
VI, 256, [1] pp, 39 cm. Good overall condition, tear to binding, unopened sheets throughout.
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Online Auction 09 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 6, 2017
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Palestine Illustrated, Including References to Passages Illustrated in the Bible, the Talmud and the Koran, Frank Scholten. London-New-York-Toronto: Longmans, Green and Co., 1931. English.
Two volumes featuring professional photographs of Jaffa, its inhabitants, views, fruit and plants, craftsmen and more, of all religions and ethnic groups. In the first volume are 449 photographs, in the second volume – 371 photographs. A relevant quotation from the bible, the Talmud or the Quran appears by each photograph. Numbered copies out of an edition of 1000 copies (different numbering for each volume).
Vol. I: [2], XXXVIII, 203, [1] pp + [202] photograph-plates
Vol. II: [4], XXV, 169, [1] pp + [168] photograph-plates.
27.5 cm. Good condition. Worming. Foxing. Damage to binding.
Two volumes featuring professional photographs of Jaffa, its inhabitants, views, fruit and plants, craftsmen and more, of all religions and ethnic groups. In the first volume are 449 photographs, in the second volume – 371 photographs. A relevant quotation from the bible, the Talmud or the Quran appears by each photograph. Numbered copies out of an edition of 1000 copies (different numbering for each volume).
Vol. I: [2], XXXVIII, 203, [1] pp + [202] photograph-plates
Vol. II: [4], XXV, 169, [1] pp + [168] photograph-plates.
27.5 cm. Good condition. Worming. Foxing. Damage to binding.
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Online Auction 09 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 6, 2017
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Seven maps of Eretz Israel and Jerusalem from the British Mandate period:
1. Road Map of Palestine (Eretz Israel) for Automobile Rides; prepared, drawn and printed by the Department of Surveys, 1934. Second edition.
56.5X35 cm. Good condition. Linen-backed for display and preservation.
2. Jerusalem, South East Sheet. Published by Survey of Palestine, 1938.
71X60 cm. Good condition. Wear at margins. Adhesive tape on the reverse, at folding marks.
3. Jerusalem, North East Sheet. Published by Survey of Palestine, 1938.
72X60 cm. Good condition. Creases. Stains. Adhesive tape on the reverse, at folding marks.
4. Jerusalem, Town Planning area. Published by Survey of Palestine, Jaffa, 1938.
75X98 cm. Good condition. Stains. Adhesive tape on the reverse, at folding marks.
5. The Old City of Jerusalem; compiled, drawn & printed under the direction of F. J. Salmon, Commissioner for Lands & Surveys, Palestine,1936. Published by Survey of Palestine, 1943.
75X61 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains.
6. Safad. [Published by Survey of Palestine, 1942-1947].
67X53 cm. Fair condition. Lower part of sheet is cut. Creases. Adhesive tape on the reverse, at folding marks.
7. The Holy Land, A Guide for Pilgrims. Published by Israel Travel News, Tel-Aviv, 1950. English. A booklet with photographs and a map of Eretz Israel (separate sheet, folded) drawn by P. Steiner
Booklet: 48 pp, 15.5 cm. Map: 33.5X 13 cm. Very good condition.
1. Road Map of Palestine (Eretz Israel) for Automobile Rides; prepared, drawn and printed by the Department of Surveys, 1934. Second edition.
56.5X35 cm. Good condition. Linen-backed for display and preservation.
2. Jerusalem, South East Sheet. Published by Survey of Palestine, 1938.
71X60 cm. Good condition. Wear at margins. Adhesive tape on the reverse, at folding marks.
3. Jerusalem, North East Sheet. Published by Survey of Palestine, 1938.
72X60 cm. Good condition. Creases. Stains. Adhesive tape on the reverse, at folding marks.
4. Jerusalem, Town Planning area. Published by Survey of Palestine, Jaffa, 1938.
75X98 cm. Good condition. Stains. Adhesive tape on the reverse, at folding marks.
5. The Old City of Jerusalem; compiled, drawn & printed under the direction of F. J. Salmon, Commissioner for Lands & Surveys, Palestine,1936. Published by Survey of Palestine, 1943.
75X61 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains.
6. Safad. [Published by Survey of Palestine, 1942-1947].
67X53 cm. Fair condition. Lower part of sheet is cut. Creases. Adhesive tape on the reverse, at folding marks.
7. The Holy Land, A Guide for Pilgrims. Published by Israel Travel News, Tel-Aviv, 1950. English. A booklet with photographs and a map of Eretz Israel (separate sheet, folded) drawn by P. Steiner
Booklet: 48 pp, 15.5 cm. Map: 33.5X 13 cm. Very good condition.
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Online Auction 09 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
June 6, 2017
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Map of Tel-Aviv-Jaffa, orientation map for the British Soldier with notations of important places. On the reverse of the map are instructions and general information about services supplied to British Soldiers. Drawn and printed by Survey of Palestine. 1945. English.
23X34 cm. Good condition. Folding marks. Stains.
23X34 cm. Good condition. Folding marks. Stains.
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