The Stieglitz Collection: Masterpieces of Jewish Art
Author
Benjamin, Chaya
Place of Publication
Jerusalem
Publication Name
The Israel Museum
Year
1987
Language(s)
English Hebrew
Description
RARE comprehensive catalog of one of the most renowned Judaica collections to have survived the Second World War - The Joseph Stieglitz collection. This extensive catalog of the 1987 exhibition of the Stieglitz collection in the Israel Museum contains 281 b&w and color photographs of the exhibits, including ritual articles, illustrated manuscripts and architectural decorations. Bilingual edition with introduction in both Hebrew and English, each article accompanied by Hebrew & English descriptions. Includes a foreword by Teddy Kollek, the former mayor of Jerusalem from 1965 to 1993, and founder of the Jerusalem Foundation. 290x225mm. 463+41 pages. Gilt cloth Hardcover with illustrated dust-jacket. Gilt emblem on front and rear cover. Gilt lettering on spine. Jacket spine upper edge torn/tattered. Jacket edges slightly worn. Spine edges slightly bumped/wrinkled. [SUMMARY]: This catalog of an encompassing and famous collection of Judaica is in very good condition.