Auction 5 Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
By Kedem
Jun 10, 2009
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem., Israel
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LOT 281:

Book Advertisement with two photographs by Yosef Schweig

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$ 180
Buyer's Premium: 23%
VAT: 17% On commission only
Auction took place on Jun 10, 2009 at Kedem
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Book Advertisement with two photographs by Yosef Schweig
Advertisement for upcoming release of book named "The Beauty of the Holy Land", which includes 300 photographs of Palestine and environs, taken by Shmuel Yosef Shweig, member of London's Royal Association of Photographers. London, early 1930s.
Two photographs by Shweig appear on advertisement: one of Zion Gate, and one of palm trees in Jaffa.
Based on this advertisement, 105 numbered copies of six fine volumes were supposed to be published, with Morocco leather binding. However, they were never published.
Photographs – 16x11.5 cm, whole advertisement – 31.5 cm.
Very good condition. Cover is worn and faded, with tears at margins.

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