NP: NP, ND (ca 1910). Original artwork. Framed. Framed oil on canvas. 28.5 x 43 inches (image size: 24.5" x 39"). Full-length portrait of Helena Modjeska as Lady Macbeth, a role for which she was renowned. Cloaked in blue and brick red wearing gold jewerly, Lady MacBeth, head turned with..... More

Palestine: Bezalel, circa 1920s. Hardcover. 21.5 inches (top to bottom of spindle). 14 inches (scroll case). Burled olive wood case spectacularly carved with depictions of Rachel's tomb and the old city of Jerusalem, and ringed with four multicolored inlay mosaics. The words Jerusalem (yerushalem without the final yod), Kever Rachel..... More

Spain? (14th century?). Manuscript. Approx. 13x 10 1/4". 4 pages (folded), of brown ink on parchment. This manuscript originating from the Cairo Genizah, is a novellae (novel or creative contemporary commentary) to the Talmud tractates Baba Metzia and Shavuot (Shavuoth), by an unknown author. The content deals with the first..... More

Jerusalem: NP, ca 1910. Original artwork. Size about 11 1/2" x 14". Superbe antique portable writing desk magnificently illustrated with 2 views of Jerusalem. This remarkable piece is complete with its original brush, ink stamp and ink well. The desk has kept its original lock (no key) and hinges. Two..... More

Chicago? NP, 1944. 16.25 x 14.25 inches. Original oil on masonite painting by Todros Geller. A Sabbath scene painted in blue and brown, which depicts a man seated at a table set with Sabbath candles, challah, a wine glass and decanter. Hovering over this scene is a crowned Shekina floating..... More

Burma: ca. late 19th century. Hardcover. Sixteen 5 3/8" x 22 3/4" lacquered palm leaves with large tamarind script written in black resin on red- and- gold background with elaborate gold design on both sides of leaves. All sixteen leaves resting between two protective teak covers (Kyan), which are elaborately..... More

Nauen: Major of Nauen, 1746. Original document. Broadside. Folio (12 1/2" x 8"). Rare printed one page document in Gothic script issued at Nauen by "Königl. Preuß. und Churf. Brandenburgis. zur gedachten Stadt verordnete Bürgermeister und Rathmanne, signed "Schencke" on 28th of July, 1746," and sealed with red wax. Protected..... More

Paris: Imprimerie et Librairie Militaires de Blot, 1864. First edition. Hardcover. [MANUSCRIPT] Folio. 233pp. Original half olive cloth over marbled paper covered boards with handwritten title label pasted on each board. Robert Florey*'s ex libris on inside of front cover. Printed title page inscribed and signed by Lieutenant-Colonel Comte de..... More

Bangkok: NP, 1950 - 1959? Work is a compilation of letters and selected documents issued during the reign of King Mongkut (Rama IV), (1804 - 1868), who was king of Siam from 1851 to 1868. Most Thai were shocked by the portrayal of their revered nineteenth-century king in the musical..... More

Egypt: NP, [c 1890]. 8.5 x 11." Vintage albumen prints of Egypt by various photographers. Seven photos of ancient Egyptian temples, including Luxor, Edfou, Touthmes a Karnak, Medina Tabou, Ensemple des Colonnades Luxor, Grande Porte de Ptolemee and Denderah Temple by Peridis, Langaki and others. Eight exterior and interior views..... More

1828. Hardcover. 12mo. 260 numbered pages & 12 blank leaves bound in original dark green velvet with folding flap and heart-shaped metal lock. Lacking clasp. Marbled endpapers, inside of flap marbled. Oval hand-colored paste-down frontispiece, title-page also with small hand-colored paste-down. Bottom margin of title-page with note by writer of..... More

(Philadelphia?): NP, 1869. Hardcover. 24mo. Black soft leather binding, with gilt-stamped lettering and a leather fastener on the front cover. Marbled edges. In this handwritten daily diary on lined paper, the unknown author recounts her daily life as a teacher and her religious sentiments. The front of the book is..... More