Lot 894

7 books on Synagogue Architecture, estate of prominent rabbi

Estimate: $60 - $100

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Lot of 7 books on Synagogue Art and Architecture from the estate of a prominent reform rabbi. Includes some rare books. All hardcovers and 5 in the original dust jackets, all illustrated, all first editions, all around 9 x 11 inches: Maria and Kazimierz Piechotka, Wooden Synagogues [Boznice Drewniane, Polish language edition], 1957; Imre Heller and Zsigmond Vajda, The Synagogues of Hungary: An Album, 1968; Rachel Wischnitzer, Synagogue Architecture in the United States AND The Architecture of the European Synagogue; Avram Kampf, Contemporary Synagogue Art; Hana Volavkova, The Pinkas Synagogue, 1955; Monika Krajewska, Time of Stones, 1983 (about Jewish tombstones). Provenance: from the estate of German-American Reform Rabbi Walter Jacob, with his signature in two of the books.

Condition

In generally good condition; clean contents, sound bindings; dust jackets edgeworn with small chips and tears; Time of Stones in Fair condition with wear to the covers and binding. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/

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