Gorion Micha Joseph Emanuel Lask (6 results)

First Edition. Near fine copy in the original publisher's gilt-blocked cloth, edges very slightly toned. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Physical description; volume II (only): 542-1031 pp. ; 26 cm. Contents; v. 2. Religious tales. Subjects; Legends, Jewish. Jewish folk literature. Aggada Translations into English. Jewish legends. Jewish tales & legends Anthologies. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 4 Vols in 3 Books. Total 1553 pages, very good plus matching hardbacks, publisher's original two tone brown & cream cloth bindings with gilt lettering to the spines. Minimal evidence that these are ex-library books.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Blue boards and red cloth spine; gilt stamping. Contents clean and textually unmarked. No library stamps. Owner's nameplate affixed inside front cover. 272pp; Second Printing.

Large 8vo. pp xiii, 271. Original publisher's blue cloth, lettered gilt on spine and on front cover. Signed presentation from Dan Ben-Amos on the front endpaper to the anthropologist, Venetia Newhall, 'For Ventia, with warm wishes and friendship, Dan'. ISBN: 025331156X Fine.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. In slip case. No DJ. This book (or set) was rescued from a library of an education center. Most stickers and library marks have been removed but some have remained. Some covers and/or selected pages may still contain sticker residue and/or sticker damage. Some library marks remained / All volumes: No markings to text and/or images. Minor wear along the edges, tips, and along the spine. Tips are slightly bent. Minor rubbing wear to cloth covers. Slight discoloration to pages. Slip case in Good to VG condition with wear to edges, tips, and surfaces. THIS IS A HEAVY AND OVERSIZE SET. ALL ORDERS MIGHT REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SHIPPING CHARGES.

First Edition. First printings. Three large octavo volumes (24cm); red cloth spines over ivory linen; lxv, 537; xviii, 542-1031; xvi, 1036-1553pp. Neat ownership signature to front endpaper of each volume, else fine and fresh, with minimal evidence of use. In the publisher's slipcase, lightly rubbed and soiled, still Very Good or better. The first translation into English of Bin Gorion's monumental collection of vernacular Jewish folk tales, first published in Tel Aviv from 1939-1945. Includes a substantial biographical profile of Bin Gorion by Emanuel Ben Gorion, and a critical introduction to the text by Dan Ben-Amos.