Aleph (Moyshe-Avrom) Katz. Fun Alef biz Taf. * With: Press release.

Estimate: $200–$300
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

(YIDDISH).

printer

Aleph Verlag

Place

New York

Publication

1939

Description

First Edition. Illustrated throughout by Joseph Schoor. Colored capitals. Pencil inscription on first page reads: “Pres by the author.”

summary

A children’s Books containing an illustrated acrostic poem of the Yiddish alphabet. From the Press Release: “A unique Books based on the Yiddish Alphabet … has won critical acclaim in Yiddish and English-language newspapers.” Aleph Katz (1898-1969) was a Yiddish poet, essayist, and editor for the JTA. He won numerous awards for his Yiddish writing, much of which was written for children.

pp. (32). Lightly browned. Original pictorial wrappers, worn and chipped. 8vo.

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