Jerusalem: Keter Publishing House, 1981. First Printing, First Edition Thus. . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. This book is a reproduction of the original book, a work of art composed of 52 chapters and 52 paintings (written by Kovner, paintings by Dan Reisinger) exhibited at Beth Hatefuhsoth, the Nahum Goldmann Museum of the Jewish Diaspora, in Tell-Aviv. The pages of the original are considerably larger at 70 x 100 cm. This edition is complete, containing the whole text and all the paintings but reproduced in a size (11 3/4 x 10 1/2 in) and format manageable by the individual. Together, the words, in both English and Hebrew, which must be read from right to left, and the largely abstract paintings, describe Jewish martyrdom and the heroism of the people of Israel from the Destruction of the Temple to the present day. English translation by Shirley Kaufman with Dan Loar. The covers and text show some slight rubbing, o/w clean and unmarked, tight and square; the dustjacket is close to perfect, showing only some very minor edgewear, no tears, no chipping or creasing. A very collectable copy of a book that is itself a work of art.

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Bookseller: H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 004227
Title: THE SCROLLS OF FIRE: A Nation Fighting For Its Life
Author: Kovner, Abba
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Printing, First Edition Thus.
Publisher: Keter Publishing House
Place of Publication: Jerusalem
Date Published: 1981
Keywords: ART, FIRST EDITION, RELIGION, FINE JUDAISM, ISRAEL,
Bookseller catalogs: Art; Religion/Mythology; Miscellaneous;

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H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller, has been serving customers on the internet since 2003. We specialize in modern American and English fiction and in mystery and detective thrillers, as well as art and art history. We also have a growing selection of mid-to-late 19th century history and literature. Nearly all our modern and contemporary books are first editions or otherwise collectable.

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