March 1973 (19 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. In Hebrew. 210 pages. 215 x 138 mm. Top left corner of title page has a very small rubber stamp impression in Hebrew of the former owner, Professor Michael (Milton) Arfa, (1920 New York City - 2003 New York City) the distinguished Rabbi, author and professor of Hebrew literature and philosophy. Dr. Arfa taught generations of students at Yeshiva University, Herzliah Hebrew Teachers Institute, Hunter College, HUC-JIR and NYU. As chairman of the Israel Matz Foundation, Dr. Arfa devoted himself to aiding indigent Hebrew writers, and published scholarly works of Hebrew literature and philosophy. He was a gifted teacher, humanitarian, scholar, lover of Zion and above all a modest and quiet doer of good deeds. Haim Hazaz won the Bialik Prize (1942), Israel Prize (1953). Like many Jewish writers from his generation in the Russian Empire, witnessing pogroms played a formative role on his work. He lived in a number of major European cities, including Kiev, Kharkiv, Moscow, Constantinople, Paris and Berlin before emigrating to the then British Mandate of Palestine in 1931. settling in Jerusalem. He was married to the poet Yocheved Bat-Miriam, they lost their only son, Nahum, in the Israeli war of independence in 1948. From 1961 until his death in 1973, Hazaz lived in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Talbiya. Hazaz was first published in 1918 under a pseudonym. He then published a number of short stories in Journals. Halfway through the 1920s, his stories where gaining recognition. Many of his works at that time have the Russian Revolution as a background. In 1930, he released his first novel BAYISHUV SHEL YA'AR, which focuses on a Jewish family in Ukraine around the Russo-Japanese War.

small 4to., stiff pictorial wraps; b&w and plates; very good/o.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 445 pages. 245 x 180 mm. Front blank page has attractive gift inscription in Hebrew from one prominent rabbi to another.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. In Hebrew. 226 pages. 198 x 122 mm. Ex library with de-accession stamp of the now defunct Simon Hevesi Jewish Heritage Library. Traces of library pocket on rear pastedown. Haim Hazaz won the Bialik Prize (1942), Israel Prize (1953). Like many Jewish writers from his generation in the Russian Empire, witnessing pogroms played a formative role on his work. He lived in a number of major European cities, including Kiev, Kharkiv, Moscow, Constantinople, Paris and Berlin before emigrating to the then British Mandate of Palestine in 1931. settling in Jerusalem. He was married to the poet Yocheved Bat-Miriam, they lost their only son, Nahum, in the Israeli war of independence in 1948. From 1961 until his death in 1973, Hazaz lived in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Talbiya. Hazaz was first published in 1918 under a pseudonym. He then published a number of short stories in Journals. Halfway through the 1920s, his stories where gaining recognition. Many of his works at that time have the Russian Revolution as a background. In 1930, he released his first novel BAYISHUV SHEL YA"AR, which focuses on a Jewish family in Ukraine around the Russo-Japanese War.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. In Hebrew. 226 pages. 198 x 122 mm. Ex library with de-accession stamp of the now defunct Simon Hevesi Jewish Heritage Library. Traces of library pocket on rear pastedown. Haim Hazaz won the Bialik Prize (1942), Israel Prize (1953). Like many Jewish writers from his generation in the Russian Empire, witnessing pogroms played a formative role on his work. He lived in a number of major European cities, including Kiev, Kharkiv, Moscow, Constantinople, Paris and Berlin before emigrating to the then British Mandate of Palestine in 1931. settling in Jerusalem. He was married to the poet Yocheved Bat-Miriam, they lost their only son, Nahum, in the Israeli war of independence in 1948. From 1961 until his death in 1973, Hazaz lived in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Talbiya. Hazaz was first published in 1918 under a pseudonym. He then published a number of short stories in Journals. Halfway through the 1920s, his stories where gaining recognition. Many of his works at that time have the Russian Revolution as a background. In 1930, he released his first novel BAYISHUV SHEL YA"AR, which focuses on a Jewish family in Ukraine around the Russo-Japanese War.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. In Hebrew. Ex library with de-accession stamps. 212 + 204 Pages. 20 x 12 cm. Haim Hazaz won the Bialik Prize (1942), Israel Prize (1953). Like many Jewish writers from his generation in the Russian Empire, witnessing pogroms played a formative role on his work. He lived in a number of major European cities, including Kiev, Kharkiv, Moscow, Constantinople, Paris and Berlin before immigrating to the British Mandate of Palestine in 1931. He married to the poet Yocheved Bat-Miriam, They lost their only son, Nahum, in the Israeli war of independence in 1948. From 1961 until his death in 1973 Hazaz lived in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Talbiya. Hazaz was first published in 1918 under a pseudonym. He then published a number of short stories in Journals. Halfway through the 1920s, his stories gained him recognition. Many of his works at that time have the Russian Revolution as a background. In 1930, he released his first novel BAYISHUV SHEL YA"AR, which focuses on a Jewish family in Ukraine around the Russo-Japanese War.

Softcover. Condition: VG. Color Plates (illustrator). Ill. wraps. 16 pp. 2 bw and 4 color plates. Catalogue lists 14 works.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. ; 477 pages; A biographical novel of the immortal Rachel - supreme and magnificent artist, the greatest actress of her time. Subjects: Rachel, 1821? -1858 --Fiction. 3 Kg.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. ; 477 pages; A biographical novel of the immortal Rachel - supreme and magnificent artist, the greatest actress of her time. Subjects: Rachel, 1821? -1858 --Fiction. 1 Kg.

Softcover. Wraps. [23] pp. 28 bw plates. One page introduction by Barbara Mathes. Illustrated catalogue listing of 28 works. VG- (General wear to wraps; Interior clean).

Condition: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original deep navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8¾'' x 6''. Contains 447 pp with 7 monochrome illustrations and 3 maps throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the edges and corners, not price clipped, 25s. Member of the P.B.F.A. BIO (Résumé, Memoir).

Condition: Near Fine. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains [vii] 279 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Slightest hint of tanning to the text block edges. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0356104001 ESPIONAGE (Clandestine).

Condition: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 0551004274. Contains [x] 204 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations to the centre. Without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in very near Fine condition dust wrapper, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0551004274 RUSSIAN & SOVIET HISTORY.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. In Hebrew. 227 + 188 pages. 198 x 122 mm. Haim Hazaz won the Bialik Prize (1942), Israel Prize (1953). Like many Jewish writers from his generation in the Russian Empire, witnessing pogroms played a formative role on his work. He lived in a number of major European cities, including Kiev, Kharkiv, Moscow, Constantinople, Paris and Berlin before emigrating to the then British Mandate of Palestine in 1931. settling in Jerusalem. He was married to the poet Yocheved Bat-Miriam, they lost their only son, Nahum, in the Israeli war of independence in 1948. From 1961 until his death in 1973, Hazaz lived in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Talbiya. Hazaz was first published in 1918 under a pseudonym. He then published a number of short stories in Journals. Halfway through the 1920s, his stories where gaining recognition. Many of his works at that time have the Russian Revolution as a background. In 1930, he released his first novel BAYISHUV SHEL YA"AR, which focuses on a Jewish family in Ukraine around the Russo-Japanese War.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. In Hebrew. 227 + 188 pages. 198 x 122 mm. Boards protected by mylar dust jackets. Haim Hazaz won the Bialik Prize (1942), Israel Prize (1953). Like many Jewish writers from his generation in the Russian Empire, witnessing pogroms played a formative role on his work. He lived in a number of major European cities, including Kiev, Kharkiv, Moscow, Constantinople, Paris and Berlin before emigrating to the then British Mandate of Palestine in 1931. settling in Jerusalem. He was married to the poet Yocheved Bat-Miriam, they lost their only son, Nahum, in the Israeli war of independence in 1948. From 1961 until his death in 1973, Hazaz lived in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Talbiya. Hazaz was first published in 1918 under a pseudonym. He then published a number of short stories in Journals. Halfway through the 1920s, his stories where gaining recognition. Many of his works at that time have the Russian Revolution as a background. In 1930, he released his first novel BAYISHUV SHEL YA"AR, which focuses on a Jewish family in Ukraine around the Russo-Japanese War.

Spiral binding Softcover (soft. Condition: Very Good. 176 pages. 305 x 235 mm Spiral Binding. Rear board has his bold signature of Noel Coward. On that back board are indentations left when someone wrote a check he had placed on the book when writing it. It is made out to William McBrien, is dated August 3, 1982 and the amount is "fifty 50" . I cannot decipher the signature that had been written on the check. William McBrien (1936-2017) was an Irish-born writer, broadcaster, and biographer who personally knew Sir Noël Coward and was his close friend in Coward's later years . He is best known for writing "Noël Coward: A Biography" (1986), which is regarded as one of the most authoritative Coward biographies . McBrien had direct access to Coward, his circle, and private papers, which is why his work contains firsthand anecdotes and insights rather than purely archival research . He also worked as a BBC broadcaster and arts commentator . William McBrien genuinely knew Noël Coward, not just as a distant researcher but as someone within his social and professional orbit. This spiral book is a A collection of 32 classics including: I'll Follow My Secret Heart * Mad About the Boy * Mad Dogs and Englishmen * Someday I'll Find You * This Is a Changing World * many more. Many photos. Back cover has Noel Coward's large bold signature. The copyright date is 1953. AI: this is an authentic hand-signed autograph of Sir Noël Coward. No, this is not a printed/reproduced signature from the cover design. Why this is genuine (based on the image) Ink behavior The ink shows variable pressure, tapering starts/stops, and slight pooling ? all consistent with a fountain pen or felt-tip pen used by Coward in the 1960s-70s. A printed signature would be flat and uniform; this is not. Paper interaction You can see ink sitting on top of the paper, not absorbed uniformly as printing would be. Slight feathering and ink breaks appear where the pen lifted ? classic autograph behavior. Signature style The long sweeping opening stroke, compressed "Noël" center, and extended underline flourish match known Coward exemplars from late-life signatures. Coward often abstracted his name heavily, especially later, producing exactly this kind of stylized form. Placement This is on a blank interior page, not integrated into cover graphics. That alone rules out a mass-printed back-cover facsimile. Chappell spiral-bound music books were commonly brought to performances, rehearsals, or signings. Coward frequently signed music books and programs, especially in New York and London.

Condition: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original ice blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains frontispiece, (xxiv), 378 pp with 5 maps and monochrome illustrations from photographs throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'With the author's sincere best wishes | Charles W. Thomas.' Member of the P.B.F.A. POLAR [Antarctic].

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 100. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1973 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Volume no.568(1973) Language: English Pages: 100 Volume no.568(1973).

Großfoto (4°), eigenhändig signiert.