{"lots":[{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114757/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"de vita et rebus gestis mohammedis. \n \n first edition. printer\u2019s device on title. latin and arabic in parallel columns. edited and translated by joannes gagnier. \n browned. recent vellum-backed boards, rubbed. folio. \n oxford: sheldonian theatre 1723 \n an important work for the study of 18th-century orientalism. the author of this life of the prophet mohammed, ismael abu'l-feda (1273-1331), from whose \"annals\" this study is derived, was a kurdish historian, geographer and local governor of hama, syria."},"estimateMax":700,"lotNumber":"1","title":{"en":"abu\u2019l-feda, ismael"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114757/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is a 1713 printed book titled 'ISMAEL ABUL-FEDA, DE VITA, ET REBUS GESTIS MOHAMMEDIS'. It is a biography or historical work concerning the life and deeds of Muhammad, the founder of the Muslim religion and Saracen Empire. The book is printed in Latin and features an engraved frontispiece depicting a classical-style domed building, possibly a theatre or temple, surrounded by a fence. The publication details indicate 'OXONII, E THEATRO SHELDONIANO' and the year A.D. MDCCXIII, suggesting printing in Oxford at the Sheldonian Theatre.","soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:47.344Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $700","currency":"USD","id":114757,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114758/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"rerum gestarum qui de xxxi supersunt, libri xviii (res gestae). \n \n edited by jacobus grovonius (jacob gronow). additional engraved title. text illustrations and engraved plates (including folding by romeyn de hooghe). \n browned, light wear. contemporary vellum, worn. lg. 4to. \n leiden: p. vander 1693 \n although originally 31 books, the first 13 volumes of this history have been lost. the surviving 18 books describe roman military campaigns and political life from the years 353-378.\"an admirable edition, highly spoken of by ernesti and harwood, and well known in the republic of literature. to the notes of lindenbrogius and other editors (placed below the text) gronovius has added some excellent annotations of his own\" (dibdin i:257)."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"2","title":{"en":"ammianus marcellinius"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114758/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is a 1693 printed book titled 'AMMIANI MARCELLINI RERUM GESTARUM LIBRI XVIII'. It is a historical text, likely covering the deeds or history of Ammianus Marcellinus, specifically books 23 through 28, edited by Jacobo Gronovio. The book is in Latin and features an engraved title page with an oval portrait of a figure, possibly Ammianus Marcellinus, flanked by two putti or cherubic figures, all within an elaborate decorative frame. The publication information states 'LUGDUNI BATAVORUM. Apud PETRUM VANDER AA, MDC XCIII.', indicating publication in Leiden by Pieter van der Aa.","soldPrice":75,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:47.345Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":114758,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114759/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"argonauticorum, carmine heroico. \n \n translated into latin by valentinus rotmarus. two parts in one. \n later vellum. 12mo. \n basle: henricus petrus 1572"},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"3","title":{"en":"apollonius of rhodes"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114759/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is a printed book from Basel, Switzerland, titled 'APOLLONII RHODII ARGONAVTICORUM CARMINE'. It is a classical epic poem, specifically the 'Argonautica' by Apollonius of Rhodes, translated into Latin verse by Valentinus Rotmarus Salisburgensis. The book, published in Basel, likely in the 16th century based on the text 'EX OFFICINA HENRICI PETRINA', features a woodcut device depicting a stylized plant or flame surrounded by decorative elements on its title page. The text is in Latin.","soldPrice":20,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:47.347Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $200","currency":"USD","id":114759,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114760/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"tezkereh-i-evli&acirc;. le memorial des saints. traduit sur le manuscrit ouigour de la biblioth&egrave;que nationale. reproduit par l'h&eacute;liogravure typographique. edited by abel pavet de courteille. \n \n two volumes. \n pp. (3), xxv, 238, 392. original printed boards, light wear. tall folio. \n paris: imprimerie nationale 1889-90 \n an important working of the celebrated \u201ctazkirat al-awliyā.\u201d a masterpiece of oriental printing, produced especially for the universal exhibition of 1889."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"4","title":{"en":"attar, farid al-din"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114760/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is a printed page, likely from a book or manuscript, featuring a decorated illuminated border and text in a non-Latin script, presumably Persian or Arabic. The upper section displays a highly ornate rectangular panel with geometric and floral motifs in blues, golds, and reds, containing a central text block in a calligraphic script. Below this, multiple lines of text are presented in the same script, with some words highlighted in red. The overall aesthetic suggests an artistic or religious text, possibly a poetic or spiritual work by Farid al-Din Attar.","soldPrice":10,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:47.348Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":114760,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114761/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"latin). biblia cum summariorum apparatu pleno quadruplice repertorio insignita. \n \n double column, title in red and black and with large woodcut printer's device, full woodcut plate depicting the creation and decorative initials. \n collates as per d&m, lacks final leaf, previousowner\u2019s marks, browned, title stained. later mottled calf, spine gilt, rubbed. 8vo. cf. darlow & moule 6103. \n paris: (jean prevel 1519 or 1523?)"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"5","title":{"en":"(bible"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114761/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is an early printed book page, likely from a Latin Bible, dating from the incunabula period or early 16th century. The page features text in two columns in Latin, with some red printing used for rubrics or initial capital letters. A prominent woodcut illustration depicts a heraldic shield with a fleur-de-lis and the letter 'P' in a banner, supported by two rampant lions, all within a decorative border of foliage and putti. The text below the woodcut includes 'JEHAN PETRI', likely referring to a printer or publisher. The overall appearance suggests a significant early edition of a religious text.","soldPrice":75,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:47.349Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":114761,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114762/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"greek). volume iii only (of 4). \n \n containing: part 1, prov.-mal.; pt. 2, apocrypha. \n later calf, spine defective. 8vo. adams b-977; darlow & moule 4602. \n strasbourg: wolfe koepfel 1526 \n third edition of the old testament in greek, edited by luther's friend and disciple johannes lonicerus (lonitzer)."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"6","title":{"en":"(bible"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114762/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is an early printed book from 1526, specifically a portion of the Bible, titled 'TRITON BIBLION MEPOΣ.' The language is Greek and Latin. The title page is framed by an elaborate woodcut border featuring various allegorical or mythological scenes, including figures like Moses, celestial beings, and a battle scene with horsemen at the bottom. The central part of the page contains the title, a small woodcut of what appears to be a dove or winged figure with light rays emanating from a box, and the publication information 'Argentorati apud Vuolfium Cephaleum. Anno. M. D. XXVI.', indicating it was printed in Strasbourg by Wolfgang Cephalæus.","soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:47.351Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":114762,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":350,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114763/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"italian). la bibia. \n \n woodcut maps and illustrations. \n opening few leaves worn and neatly repaired at margins, some dampstaining. modern boards. sm. folio. darlow & moule 5592. \n geneva: francesco durone 1562 \n a revised and corrected edition of brucioli\u2019s version, intended for the use of protestant refugees in geneva and meant to be spirited into italy for crypto-protestants."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"7","title":{"en":"(bible"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114763/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":350,"aiDescription":"This is an early printed Italian Bible, published in 1561, titled 'LA BIBBIA, IL VECCHIO TESTAMENTO, nuouamente tradotto in lingua volgare secondo la verità del testo Hebreo'. The book is a translation of the Old Testament into vernacular Italian based on the Hebrew text, with annotations and figures. The title page features a large woodcut illustration of a winged female figure, possibly an angel or personification of faith, holding an open book with rays of light emanating from her, next to a column and a mechanical device. The publication information 'Stampato Appresso Francesco Durone, L'Anno M. D. LXI.' indicates printing by Francesco Durone in 1561.","soldPrice":750,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-13T12:27:41.951Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$700 - $900","currency":"USD","id":114763,"estimateMin":700},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114764/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"latin). biblia, ad vetustissima exemplaria castigata. \n \n with index to new testament and glossary of hebrew, aramaic, and greek names. general title within woodcut architectural border. three parts in one. \n browned. later mottled calf with gilt spine, extremities chipped. lg. 8vo. adams b1069. \n antwerp: christopher plantin 1565 \n plantin edition of the louvain vulgate."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"8","title":{"en":"(bible"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114764/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is a 1584 printed Latin Bible, titled 'BIBLIA Ad verutissimû exemplaria castigata', published in Antwerp by Christophori Plantini. The title page is distinguished by a large, ornate architectural woodcut border resembling an archway, adorned with foliage, small figures, and Hebrew script at the top. The central section contains the title, a small printer's device featuring a compass and motto, and the imprint 'ANTVERPIÆ Ex officina Christophori Plantini. M. D. LXXXIIII.'. More Hebrew text is visible at the bottom of the page, beneath the arch, indicating a multi-lingual edition or scholarly focus.","soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:47.352Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":114764,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114765/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"syriac and latin. psalms). psalmi davidis. edited by thomas erpenius. \n \n latin and syriac in parallel columns. wide margins. printer\u2019s palm-tree device on title and final page. learned marginalia. \n pp. (8), 346, (1), (1 blank). lightly browned. contemporary vellum, stained. 4to. \n leiden: elzevier 1625 \n \u201cthe first european edition of the psalter in syriac.\u201d darlow & moule 8960."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"9","title":{"en":"(bible"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114765/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is a 1625 printed edition of the Psalms of David, titled 'PSALMI DAVIDIS Regis, & Prophetæ, LINGVA SYRIACA'. It is a Syriac language version of the Psalms, based on ancient manuscripts, with a Latin translation by Thomas Erpenius. The title page features an engraved vignette of a prominent palm tree with a banner wrapped around its trunk, bearing a motto. The publication details state 'Lugduni Batavorum. Ex typographia Erpeniana Linguarum Orientalium, Anno Dom. cio icc. xxv. Prostant apud IOHANNEM MAIRE, & ELZEVIRIOS.', indicating publication in Leiden from Erpenius's Oriental languages printing house in 1625, sold by Johannes Maire and Elzeviers.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:47.353Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":114765,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114766/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"andrew willet. \n \n first edition. two parts in one. \n hexapla in genesin: that is, a sixfold commentarie upon genesis wherein sixe seuerall translations, that is, the septuagint, and the chalde, two latin, of hierome and tremellius, two english, the great bible, and the geneva edition are compared, where they differ, with the original hebrew, and pagnine, and montanus interlinearie interpretation. pp. 470, (2). small repair to upper margin of title-page, some light browning. contemporary calf, rubbed. sm. folio. \n cambridge: john legat 1605"},"estimateMax":700,"lotNumber":"10","title":{"en":"(bible)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114766/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is a 1605 English printed book titled 'Hexapla in Genesin: THAT IS, A SIXFOLD COMMENTARIE V P on Genesis'. It is a theological commentary on the Book of Genesis, featuring six different translations (Septuagint, Chaldee, two Latin, two English) and a Geneva edition for comparison, along with a threefold commentary by Andrew Willet, Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The text is printed in English and was published in Cambridge by John Legat, Printer to the Universitie, in 1605. It includes small woodcut illustrations of what appear to be ancient coins or artifacts, illustrating the commentary.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:47.354Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $700","currency":"USD","id":114766,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114767/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"richard muther. die deutsche bucherillustration der gothik und fruehrenaissance (1460-1530). \n \n two volume bound in one. second volume illustrated throughout. uncut copy. \n pp. (6), xvi, 297, 5; viii, 263. contemporary half morocco, scuffed. folio. \n munich-leipzig: georg hirth 1884"},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"11","title":{"en":"(bibliography)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114767/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This item is a bibliography or scholarly work titled \"DIE DEUTSCHE BÜCHERILLUSTRATION DER GOTHIK UND FRÜHRENAISSANCE (1460\u20131530)\" by Richard Muther. It covers German book illustration from the Gothic and Early Renaissance periods, specifically 1460-1530. The work comprises two volumes (ERSTER & ZWEITER BAND) containing 513 pages of text and 267 illustrations. Published in München & Leipzig by G. Hirth's Kunstverlag in 1884 (M. D. CCC. LXXXIV), the cover features elaborate, ornamental borders surrounding the title and publication information, with a red typographic accent for the period \"GOTHIK UND FRÜHRENAISSANCE.\"","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.224Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $200","currency":"USD","id":114767,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114768/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"a selection of books, manuscripts, engravings and autograph letters. remarkable for their interest & rarity. being the 500th catalogue. \n \n numerous plates. \n pp. 357. original printed wrappers. folio. \n london: maggs bros. 1928"},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"12","title":{"en":"(bibliography)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114768/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This item is a bibliography or catalog titled \"A SELECTION OF BOOKS MANUSCRIPTS ENGRAVINGS AND AUTOGRAPH LETTERS REMARKABLE FOR THEIR INTEREST & RARITY.\" It is the Five Hundredth Catalogue issued by Maggs Bros Booksellers. The catalog was published in London by Maggs Bros in 1928, by appointment to His Majesty King George V. The cover features a prominent royal crest, likely of King George V, in a reddish-brown ink, centered on the page above the bookseller's name.","soldPrice":30,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.226Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":114768,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114769/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"woolworth, frank w. war! war! war! letters from southern france and switzerland written in 1914. \n \n bound by macdonald in full blue crushed morocco with red morocco doublures including the woolworth family coat-of-arms in gilt and multi-color leather onlay, silk endleaves, all edges gilt. frontispiece portrait. pp. 76. possibly woolworth\u2019s own copy. \n 4to. \n [new york]: david nelke 1917"},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"13","title":{"en":"(binding)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114769/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This item is a book binding, characterized by its richly decorated, deep red leather cover. The binding features a central armorial device in gold and black, topped with a bust-like figure, possibly representing an individual or a familial crest. Surrounding this central motif is an ornate gold scrollwork border, framing the red panel and set against a dark, possibly green or black, outer border. The intricate gold tooling and heraldic emblem suggest a bespoke or luxury binding, indicating a work of significant value or personal importance.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.227Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":114769,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114770/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"goethe, johann wolfgang von. iphigenie auf tauris. \n \n printed in black. one of 300 numbered copies. \n previous owner\u2019s marks. original gilt-ruled full vellum, light wear. slip-case (defective). tall 8vo. lehnacker 12. \n munich: 1922"},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"14","title":{"en":"(bremer press)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114770/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This item is an open book showing a text from the Bremer Press. The book displays a two-page spread with text primarily in German. The left page is titled \"ERSTER AUFTRITT\" and features a large, decorative initial 'H' for the beginning of the text \"IPHIGENIE.\" The typography is clear and elegant, characteristic of fine press editions. The pages appear to be made of a cream-colored paper, typical of literary or theatrical works from such presses.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.228Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $200","currency":"USD","id":114770,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":2000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114771/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"historia del popolo fiorentino. ff. 218. marginal notations. <<* bound with:>> historia fiorentina. ff. 116. \n \n two works in in one volume. both first editions. translated from the latin by donatus acciaiuolus. printed in roman letters, 41 lines to the page. the maurice hewlett copy with his bookplate as well as others. \n stained in places. recent vellum. folio. goff b-1247 and goff p-873. \n venice: jacomo de rossi (rubeus) 1474-76 \n bruni's was the first history of florence based on a critical examination of documentary sources. extending from the roman period to 1404, it honors the florentines for perpetuating a tradition of struggle against tyranny. copies are often found bound with poggio bracciolini's history of the florentine republic which covers the years 1350 to 1455, printed by the same printer within one month of the bruni."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"15","title":{"en":"brunus aretinus, leonardus / poggius florentinus"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114771/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":2000,"aiDescription":"This item is an open book displaying a single page of printed text, identified as a work by Brunus Aretinus, Leonardus, and Poggius Florentinus. The text is in Latin, presenting dense blocks of early modern typography with a relatively small font size and no significant visual breaks. The page begins with \"PROHEMIO DE IACOPO DIMESSER POGGIO ALL IL LUSTRISSIMO SIGNOR. FEDERICO DA MONTEFELTRO CONTE DVRBINO. NELLA HISTORIA. FIORENTINA DIMESSER. POGGIO. SVO. ET TETRA DOCTA. DALVI. DILATINO. INLINGVA FIORENTINA.\" The creamy, aged paper suggests an early printed book, likely from the Renaissance period, given the authors and language.","soldPrice":4600,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.229Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $3,000","currency":"USD","id":114771,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114772/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"titi calphurnii siculi et aurelii nemesiani carthaginiensis, poetarum eclogae [eclogues of calpurnus siculus and] \n \n first edition. \n pp. (84). stained, early signatures on title. modern boards. 8vo. \n zurich: christoph froschauer 1537 \n a collection of the two poets\u2019 works (nemesianus and calpurnius) focusing on classic roman themes of love and beauty."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"16","title":{"en":"(bucolica)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114772/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This item is a single page from an early printed book, likely a classical text, identified as \"TITII CAL PHVRNII SICVLI. ET AVRELII NEMESIANI CARTHAGINIENSIS, Poetarum Eclogæ.\" The title page, dated 1537 (M. D. XXXVII), is primarily in Latin with some handwritten annotations in a different script, possibly French. There are also several handwritten numbers and notes, including \"780\" and \"nemisian est aussi l'auteur d'un poëme sur la chasse.\" The paper is aged and shows some staining and wear, indicating its antiquity. The work is a collection of bucolic poems (eclogues).","soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.230Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":114772,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114773/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"imagini delli dei de gl\u2019antichi. \n \n two folding plates and profusion of woodcut text illustrations depicting the physical appearance of the roman gods. \n pp. (24), 400. foxed. modern vellum-backed marbled boards. 4to. \n venice: tomasini 1647 \n \"first encyclopedia of classical iconography \u2026 widely used by renaissance and baroque artists\" arntzen & rainwater h35."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"17","title":{"en":"cartari, vincenzo."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114773/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This item is a title page from a book by Vincenso Cartari, titled \"IMAGINI DELLI DEI DE GL'ANTCHI DI VINCENZO CARTARI REGGIANO.\" The text, primarily in Italian with some Latin, discusses images of ancient gods. The page is dated 1647 (MDCLXVII) and was printed in Venezia by the Tomafini press. A prominent feature is an elaborate, ornate woodcut or engraved vignette at the bottom of the page, framed by intricate scrolling patterns, which likely depicts mythological figures or a classical scene. The title is printed in large, bold, reddish-brown letters, standing out against the aged paper.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.232Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":114773,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114774/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"disticha de moribus ad filium. \n \n engraved frontispiece, with four additional engraved plates by jan fokke. title in red and black. the robert hoe copy with his leather book-label. \n pp. xvi, 348. later gilt-ruled morocco, gilt dentelles, a.e.g., rubbed. 8vo. brunet i, 1668. \n amsterdam: fr. houttuyn 1759 \n of these ethical teachings, here in latin, greek, english, german, dutch and french."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"18","title":{"en":"cato, dionysius"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114774/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This item is a title page from a classical work, \"DIONYSII CATONIS DISTICHA DE MORIBUS AD FILIUM.\" The work by Dionysius Cato contains moral distichs. The title page indicates it includes a five-fold interpretation and additional 'Lemmata Catoniana.' Published in Amsterdam by Franciscum Houttuyn in 1759 (MDCCLIX), the main title words \"DISTICHA\" and \"FLOSCULIS POETICIS\" are highlighted in a reddish-brown ink. A small, simple woodcut illustration of three trees on a hill is centrally located towards the bottom of the page.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.233Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":114774,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114775/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"les epistres familieres. \n \n translation into french and with commentary by e. dolet and f. de belle-forest. \n ff. 583. lightly browned. contemporary vellum. thick 12mo. \n paris: abel l\u2019angelier 1587"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"19","title":{"en":"cicero"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114775/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This item is a title page from a book of Cicero's letters, titled \"LES EPISTRES FAMILIERES DE M. T. CICERON, LATIN-FRANÇOIS.\" The work is a Latin-French translation by E. Dolet & F. de Belle-forest, including arguments for each epistle, an index, and methods for understanding Latin dates. Published in Paris by Abel L'Angelier in 1587 (M. D. LXXXVII), the page features a central ornate woodcut or engraved device, possibly a printer's mark, depicting a shield or emblem with floral and scroll motifs. The paper has an aged, slightly discolored appearance consistent with books from this period.","soldPrice":10,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.234Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":114775,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114776/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"le comte de reiset. modes et usages au temps de marie-antoinette. livre-journal de madame eloffe, marchande de modes, couturi&egrave;re ling&egrave;re ordinaire de la reine et des dames de sa cour. \n \n two volumes. nearly 200 illustrated plates, many in color. \n pp. 482 et 540. red morocco gilt extra, including coat-of-arms on covers, rubbed, one spine starting. sm. folio. \n paris: firmin-didot 1885"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"20","title":{"en":"(costume)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114776/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This item is a costume illustration, depicted as a colored print on an aged paper page, labeled \"PL. 52.\" The image showcases an elaborate headpiece or hat, likely for a woman, characterized by large, flowing white feathers or fabric that form a significant silhouette. It is adorned with vibrant ribbons and bows in yellow, green, and pink, suggesting a fashionable and decorative accessory. The drawing is framed by a simple black rectangular border, and the colors are applied with a delicate, illustrative quality, indicative of 18th or 19th-century fashion plates.","soldPrice":75,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.235Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":114776,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114777/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"epistolarum laconicarum ac selectarum farrago altera, in qua latinae tantum continentur. \n \n first edition. part 2 (of 3). \n ex-library. contemporary vellum. 12mo. \n basle: joannes oporinus 1554 \n the humanist gilbert cousin of nozeroy (1506-72) was, most notably, private secretary of erasmus."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"21","title":{"en":"cousin, gilbert"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114777/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This item is an early printed book titled \"EPISTOLARVM LACONICARVM AC SELECTARVM.\" It is a collection of Latin letters, likely from the classical period, published in 1554 in Basileae. The book is presented with a clear title page featuring elegant Latin script in various font sizes. It appears to be a scholarly or literary work from the mid-16th century, significant for its age and linguistic content.","soldPrice":20,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:50.285Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":114777,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114778/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"group of c. 1,300 items of notgeld (\"emergency money\"). each note in a very wide variety of styles and colors. \n \n in two custom-albums. some duplication. \n some wear. \n germany, etc: late 1910\u2019s-early 1920\u2019s"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"22","title":{"en":"(currency - notgeld)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114778/view","tags":["usnumismatics_billscurrency","usnumismatics","usnumismatics_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This item is an album of Notgeld, emergency currency issued during periods of economic instability. The collection features numerous small paper notes, arranged in a two-page spread within an album. The Notgeld depicted includes both silhouette-style and color illustrations, with scenes ranging from historical or folkloric narratives to daily life. Each note is an individual piece of currency, and the album presents a comprehensive visual record of these historical artifacts.","soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:50.287Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":114778,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114779/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"biblioth&egrave;que orientale, ou dictionnaire universel contenant tout ce qui regarde la connoissance des peuples de l'orient. \n \n second edition. \n pp. 30, 954. lightly foxed. later calf-backed marbled boards. tall folio. \n maastricht: j.e. dufour and ph. roux 1776 \n occupying the author for much of his life (1625-95), the work did much to open arabic, persian and turkish literature to the west."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"23","title":{"en":"d\u2019herbelot, barthelemy."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114779/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This item is an early printed book titled \"BIBLIOTHEQUE ORIENTALE, OU DICTIONNAIRE UNIVERSEL\" by Barthélemy d'Herbelot. Published in 1776 in Maestricht, it is a comprehensive dictionary or encyclopedia focused on the East, covering histories, traditions, religions, sciences, and arts of the peoples of the Orient. The title page is printed in both red and black ink, featuring extensive text detailing its contents and authorship. It is a significant work of Orientalist scholarship from the 18th century.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:50.289Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":114779,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114780/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"les memoires. edited by denys godefroy. \n \n family-tree at end. a wide-margined copy. \n lightly foxed. contemporary calf gilt, rubbed, spine worn. folio. \n paris: imprimerie royale 1649 \n philippe de commines (or de commynes, or philippe de comines; latin: philippus cominaeus; 1447 -1511) was a writer and diplomat in the courts of burgundy and france. he has been called \"the first truly modern writer\" (charles augustin sainte-beuve) and \"the first critical and philosophical historian since classical times\" (oxford companion to english literature). neither a chronicler nor a historian in the usual sense of the word, his analyses of the contemporary political scene are what made him virtually unique in his own time."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"24","title":{"en":"de comines, philippe."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114780/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This item is an early printed book titled \"LES MEMOIRES DE MESSIRE PHILIPPE DE COMINES, SEIGNEUR D'ARGENTON.\" Published in Paris in 1649 by the Imprimerie Royale, it contains the history of Kings Louis XI and Charles VIII from 1464 to 1498. The title page features a central engraving depicting a crowned crest encircled by a wreath and surrounded by an ornate frame. This historical work by Philippe de Comines is a notable publication from the mid-17th century.","soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:50.290Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":114780,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114781/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"demosthenous logoi, kai prooimia demegorika, kai epistolai [\u201cspeeches and letters\u2019]. \n \n text in greek. preface in latin. \n [26] ff. 798, [2]. few light stains, final page laid down. recent boards retaining earlier calf backstrip. folio. \n paris: joannes benenatum 1570 \n a handsome example of greek printing, with prefatory epistles by denys lambin and jean benenatus. \u201ca most beautiful and correct edition.\u201d"},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"25","title":{"en":"(demosthenes)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114781/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This item is an early printed book of the works of Demosthenes, titled \"ΔΗΜΟΣΘΕΝΟΥΣ ΛΟΓΟΙ, ΚΑΙ ΠΡΟΟΙΜΙΑ ΔΗΜΗΓΟΡΙΚΑ, ΚΑΙ ΕΠΙΣΤΟΛΑΙ.\" Published in 1570 in Lutetiae (Paris) by Ioannem Bennatum, it contains speeches, proems, and letters in Ancient Greek. The title page features a prominent caduceus-like symbol with intertwined branches and leaves. This volume represents a significant edition of classical Greek oratory from the late 16th century.","soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:50.292Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $400","currency":"USD","id":114781,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114782/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"collection of 26 pamphlets relating to the trials of the main protagonists of the diamond necklace affair, including: \n \n * m&eacute;moire pour le comte de cagliostro, accus&eacute;. * d&eacute;fense &agrave; une accusation d'escroquerie. m&eacute;moire &agrave; consulter et consultation. * m&eacute;moire pour dame jeanne de saint-remy de valois. * m&eacute;moire pour la demoiselle le guay d'oliva, fille mineure, &eacute;mancip&eacute;e d'&acirc;ge, accus&eacute;e. * second m&eacute;moire &agrave; consulter et consultation, sur la d&eacute;fense &agrave; une accusation d\u2019escroquerie, pour jean-charles-vincent de bette d'etienneville\u2026 accus&eacute;. * r&eacute;ponse pour la comtesse de valois de motte, au m&eacute;moire du comte de cagliostro. * m&eacute;moire pour m. le bon de fages-chaulnes, garde-du-corps de monsieur, fr&egrave;re du roi, accus&eacute;. contre les sieurs vaucher et loque, marchands bijoutiers, accusateurs. * m&eacute;moire pour le sr. de bette d'etienneville, servant de r&eacute;ponse &agrave; celui de m. de fages. * with a further 17 related pamphlets, all bound together in one volume. detailed list of titles available upon request. \n lightly browned. contemporary mottled calf, spine gilt, worn. thick 4to. \n paris: 1786 \n the affair of the diamond necklace was an incident in 1785 at the court of king louis xvi of france involving his wife, queen marie antoinette. the reputation of the queen, already tarnished by gossip, was ruined by the implication that she participated in a crime to defraud the crown jewelers of the cost of a very expensive diamond necklace. the affair is historically significant as one of the events that led to the french populace's disillusionment with the monarchy, which, among other reasons, eventually precipitated the french revolution."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"26","title":{"en":"(diamond necklace affair)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114782/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":1000,"aiDescription":"This item is an 18th-century printed legal document titled \"MÉMOIRE POUR LE COMTE DE CAGLIOSTRO, ACCUSÉ; CONTRE M. LE PROCUREUR-GÉNÉRAL, ACCUSATEUR.\" Published in Paris in 1786, it relates to the famous Diamond Necklace Affair, specifically concerning the defense of Count Cagliostro. The document features an engraved 'B' initial within an ornate oval frame at the bottom of the title page. This historical legal text provides insight into a notable scandal of pre-revolutionary France.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:50.293Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":114782,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114783/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"summaria uber die gantze bibel. darinn auffs kuertzte angezeigt was dem gemeinen mann aus allen capiteln am noetigsten zu wissen ist. \n \n elaborate title border with martin luther and elector john frederick of saxony; the elector kneeling on the left, luther on the right of jesus on the cross in lower section, the four evangelists with their attributes to the left and right of the title and in a cartouche in the upper border section from left to right: the fall of mankind, god and the crucifixion. scenes set in circular frames within an ornamental border. later full page woodcut of the creation of eve. \n touch browned. contemporary limp vellum, lightly worn. folio. \n n&uuml;rnberg: katharina gerlach 1585 \n veit dietrich, also known as vitus theodorus or vitus diterichus (1506-49), was a german theologian, writer and reformer. while in the university of wittenberg philipp melanchthon recognized dietrich\u2019s talent and encouraged him. later, he was martin luther's housemate and a close confidant. as such dietrich accompanied luther to the marburg colloquy and stayed with him during the diet of augsburg in 1530 at the fortress of coburg."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"27","title":{"en":"dietrich, veit"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114783/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This item is an elaborately illustrated early printed book, likely a religious text, from 1585. The title page, titled \"SUMMARIA Vber die ganze Bibel,\" features a complex woodcut border with numerous biblical scenes. The central panel includes the title in German, with some words in red ink, and identifies the author as M. Vitum Dietrich. Scenes depicted include the Crucifixion at the bottom, and various other narratives from the Old and New Testaments surrounding the text, characteristic of 16th-century religious prints.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:50.295Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $400","currency":"USD","id":114783,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114784/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"augusta quinque carolorum historia augustissimo, invictissimo, maximo imperatori carolo vi. \n \n first edition. with engraved plates and portraits. \n browned, light wear. contemporary calf, scuffed. folio. \n vienna: maria theresa voigtin viduae 1735"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"28","title":{"en":"dolfin, franciscus"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114784/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This item is an early printed historical text titled \"AUGUSTA QUINQUE CAROLORUM HISTORIA IMPERATORI CAROLO VI\" by Franciscus Dolfin. Published in 1735 in Vienna, Austria, it is a historical work dedicated to Emperor Charles VI, likely detailing the lives of five Holy Roman Emperors named Charles. The title page is primarily in Latin with some handwritten annotations and features an imprint identifying the publisher. This book is a significant historical document from the 18th century concerning European imperial history.","soldPrice":20,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:50.296Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":114784,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114785/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"charles pierre baudelaire. die vorh&ouml;lle. ein lyrische nachlese. \n \n with 6 full-page black-and-white beardsley-style erotic illustrations by percy walter wolff. one of 225 numbered copies. printed in two tones. \n pp. (2), 105, (5). original gilt-tooled burgundy suede. sm. folio. \n berlin: (erich oesterheld and heinrich horvath) 1911"},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"29","title":{"en":"(erotica)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114785/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This item is an erotic print, likely an illustration, depicting three nude or partially nude figures in a stylized, Art Deco-influenced aesthetic. The scene is set against a dark background with a large, bright full moon. Two figures, one male holding a cane and one female with a whip, walk along a path, while a third female figure observes them from the right. The artwork is characterized by bold lines, high contrast, and a focus on form and gesture, common in early 20th-century erotica or illustrations.","soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:50.297Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":114785,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114786/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"florilege des conteurs galants du xviiiieme siecle. \n \n two volumes. many plate illustrations by adrien bagarry. one of 600 numbered copies on special paper and specially bound. \n pp. 315; 320. half morocco over marbled boards, spines gilt, original printed wrappers bound in. sm. folio. \n paris: librairie de france 1932"},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"30","title":{"en":"(erotica)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114786/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This item is an erotic artwork, possibly a print or watercolor, depicting a Rococo-style picnic scene with multiple figures in a lush landscape. The figures, dressed in 18th-century attire, engage in leisure activities, with one male figure carving a bird at a table while women converse and relax. The artwork is characterized by soft colors, detailed costumes, and a pastoral setting, with figures suggesting an air of sensuality. The style evokes a pastoral eroticism common in 18th-century French art, but the loose brushstrokes and vibrant palette suggest a later interpretation or homage.","soldPrice":175,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:50.299Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $200","currency":"USD","id":114786,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114787/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"historiae romanae breviarium. \n \n two volumes in one. with detailed comments by glareanus and other humanists. \n large signature crudely removed from title-page. \n basle: ioannem oporinum 1559-61 \n eutropius\u2019 historiae is a thorough history of ancient rome, from the time of the city\u2019s founding until the reign of emperor valens, during which time the author lived."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"31","title":{"en":"eutropius, flavius"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114787/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is an early printed book titled \"EVTROPII V. C. HISTORIAE ROMANAE Breuiarium\" by Eutropius, a historical work. Published in Basileae (Basel) by Ioannem Oporinum in 1559, it presents Roman history. The book features Latin text, a simple title page layout, and a notable manuscript inscription, likely a signature or ownership mark, towards the bottom center of the title page. The overall aesthetic is typical of Renaissance-era printing.","soldPrice":30,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.585Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":114787,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114788/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"giovanfrancesco straparola. le tredici piacevolissime notti [\u201cthirteen pleasant nights.\u201d] \n \n illustrated throughout. \n 348, (4). modern vellum. sm. 4to. \n venice: alessandro de\u2019vecchi 1599 \n both volumes of straparola\u2019s classic collection of 75 fairy tales, divided here into thirteen nights. first printed in 1550-53, these stories, the first literary fairy tales published in europe, would eventually influence later writers such as the charles perrault and the brothers grimm."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"32","title":{"en":"(fairy tales)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114788/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is an early printed book, specifically a collection of fairy tales by M. Gio. Francesco Straparola da Caranaggio, titled \"LE TREDICI PIACEVOLISSIME NOTTI\" (The Thirteen Pleasant Nights). Published in Venezia by Alessandro de' Vecchi in 1619, it features an elaborate engraved title page with classical motifs. The design includes a central cartouche with a tree, flanked by two allegorical female figures and topped by cherubs, with a reclining male figure at the base. The text is in Italian, presenting a notable example of early modern Italian literature and book illustration.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.589Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":114788,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114789/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"der, auf ordre und kosten seines kaysers, reisende chineser, was er von dem zustand und begebnissen der welt, insonderheit aber derer europ&auml;ischen lande, dem beherrscher des chinesischen reichs, vor bericht erstattet. \n \n 28 parts bound in one volume. \n browned, light wear. contemporary vellum, stained. thick 4to. \n leipzig: corn. erben 1724-25 \n within which is discussed numerous things, such as the chinese lands, the physical description of the newly discovered guinea, as well as the city of amsterdam. also discussed is the \u2018merciless rhetoric\u2019 of the talmud."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"33","title":{"en":"fassman, david"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114789/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is an early printed book or pamphlet titled \"Der, Auf Ordre und Kosten Seines Käysers, reisende CHINESER\" (The Chinese Traveler, by Order and Cost of His Emperor), by David Fassman. Dated 1751 and published in Leipzig, the text is in German and appears to be an account of travel and observations, including descriptions of the state of the world, specifically mentioning China, Prague, Guinea, and discussions of the Talmud and Judaism. The title page features a mix of black and red letterpress, with a clear hierarchical layout, characteristic of 18th-century European printing.","soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.590Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":114789,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114790/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"les aventures de t&eacute;l&eacute;maque. \n \n two volumes. numerous engraved plates by jean-baptiste tilliard after charles monnet along with engraved calligraphic text summaries. engraved additional title dated 1773. \n pp. [12], 309, [1]; [4], 297 some foxing. recent boards. folio. brunet ii, 1215; cohen-de ricci 384-86. \n [paris]: de l'imprimerie de monsieur [i. e., didot jeune for barrois a&icirc;n&eacute; et al] 1785"},"estimateMax":700,"lotNumber":"34","title":{"en":"f&eacute;nelon, fran&ccedil;ois"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114790/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is an engraved plate from a book, likely illustrating a literary work by François Fénelon, with the caption \"L'Amour sous la figure d'un enfant, enflamme Calypso et ses Nymphes\" (Love, in the guise of a child, inflames Calypso and her Nymphs). The classical subject matter depicts figures in an idyllic, mythological setting, rendered in a detailed 18th-century neoclassical style. The print is framed by a decorative border of laurel wreaths and set within a larger page, indicating its function as an illustration in a significant edition. The engraving technique is fine, showing careful attention to drapery and facial expressions.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.592Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $700","currency":"USD","id":114790,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114791/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"il pecorone. \n \n \u201cfirst edition\u201d (see below). woodcut device at title-page and at colophon. \n ff. 227. lightly foxed. later full vellum. 8vo. \n \u201cmilan: giovanni antonio de gli antoni 1554\u201d \n this is the famous counterfeit of the first edition, printed in lucca in the 1740\u2019s. the original was published in 1558 and was a source for shakespeare\u2019s the merchant of venice."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"35","title":{"en":"fiorentino, giovanni."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114791/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is an early printed book, \"IL PECORONE DI SER GIOVANNI FIORENTINO,\" a collection of fifty ancient short stories by Giovanni Fiorentino. Published in Milano by Giouann' Antonio de gli Antonij in 1553, the title page features a prominent woodcut printer's device or emblem. This device depicts a griffin rampant, holding a sword or object, within an oval cartouche surrounded by elaborate decorative motifs including putti, masks, and foliage. The text is in Italian, making it a significant example of Renaissance Italian prose and printing history.","soldPrice":75,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.593Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":114791,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114792/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"epitome historico-chronologica gestorum. \n \n first edition. title in red and black, with printer\u2019s mark. 112 copper-plate engravings. some hebrew. \n one plate stained. recent gilt-tooled mottled calf. folio. \n rome: joannis generosi salomoni 1751/2 \n plates feature biblical figures from adam through the kings of judah; and the kings of the second temple period until agrippa i. portraits accompanied by brief biographies."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"36","title":{"en":"gajo, bartholomaeus."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114792/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is an engraved print, likely from a book, featuring a portrait of the biblical figure Enos, by Bartholomaeus Gajo. The central bust-length portrait shows an elderly bearded man with hands clasped in prayer or contemplation, set within an oval frame. The frame is adorned with rococo-style foliage, and below it, an inscription in Latin and Hebrew provides explanatory text about Enos. The print, likely from the 18th century, exemplifies religious iconography and fine engraving typical of the period.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.594Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":114792,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114793/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"compendio della cefalogia fisonomica nella quale si contiene cento sonetti di diversi eccellenti poeti sopra cento teste humane. \n \n engraved title page, portrait of the author and with scores of woodcut portraits in the text displaying the facial features discussed in the following chapter. \n contemporary vellum-backed boards, lightly worn. 4to. \n bologna: g. recaldini, 1673 \n fascinating work on the pseudo-science of physiognomy, both male and female."},"estimateMax":700,"lotNumber":"37","title":{"en":"ghiradelli, cornelio"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114793/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is an early printed book, \"CEFALOGIA FISONOMICA,\" by Cornelio Ghiradelli, dealing with physiognomy, divided into ten sections. Published in Bologna, likely in the 17th century given the style, the title page features an elaborate architectural engraving. The design includes two allegorical female figures flanking the central text, with putti, a coat of arms, and other decorative elements above and below, typical of Baroque book illustrations. The text is in Italian, making it a key example of scientific and pseudo-scientific texts of the period.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.596Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $700","currency":"USD","id":114793,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114794/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"dialogi de republica venetorum. \n \n folding engraved plates. \n contemporary vellum. 12mo. \n leiden: elzevier 1631 \n a detailed look at the institutions of the venetian republic, written by a florentine author hopeful to establish the same form of government in his own city. in fact, giannotti was eventually one of the leaders of the ill-fated florentine republic."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"38","title":{"en":"giannotti, donato"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114794/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is an early printed book, \"DE REPVB. VENETORVM Dialogi,\" by Donato Giannotti, discussing the Republic of Venice. Published in Lugduni Batavorum (Leiden) by Ex Officina Elzeviriana in 1631, the title page features a finely engraved allegorical vignette. The central image depicts the winged Lion of Saint Mark, a symbol of Venice, holding a sword and an open book, crowned, and flanked by two cherubs. The entire composition is framed by an elaborate cartouche and drapery, with additional cherubs at the base, characteristic of 17th-century Dutch publishing.","soldPrice":30,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.597Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":114794,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114795/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"faust. eine trag&ouml;die. \n \n two volumes in one. \n original full vellum, titled in gilt with twin brass clasps and hinges. 4to. \n jena: eugen diederichs 1912"},"estimateMax":90,"lotNumber":"39","title":{"en":"goethe, johann wolfgang von"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114795/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is a printed book cover or title page for \"Goethe - Faust. Eine Tragödie Erster Teil\" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Published in Jena in 1912 by Eugen Diederichs, this edition is characterized by its prominent use of Fraktur script for the title and author, a traditional German typeface. The design is stark and modern for its time, with clear lines and a focus on typography, reflecting early 20th-century German book design principles. It represents a significant literary work in a distinctive historical print style.","soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.598Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$60 - $90","currency":"USD","id":114795,"estimateMin":60},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114796/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"die odyssee. neu ins deutsche &uuml;bertragen von rudolf alexander schr&ouml;der. \n \n two volumes. one of 425 numbered copies. titles by eric gill. woodcut by aristide maillol. printed in red and black. \n previous owners marks. original vellum-backed patterned boards designed by fortuny, spines gilt. 4to. \n leipzig: inselverlag 1910"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"40","title":{"en":"homer"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114796/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is a printed book page or cover for \"DIE ODYSSEE\" (The Odyssey), newly translated into German by Rudolf Alexander Schröder, presenting the first to twelfth cantos. The publication features a minimalist design with red and black text, dated likely from the early 20th century. A central woodcut-style illustration depicts a seated, cloaked figure with head in hands, symbolizing contemplation or despair. The page also includes an ex-libris inscription for \"Arthur Teller, M.D.\", signifying it as part of a personal library collection.","soldPrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.600Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":114796,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114797/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"institutiones chiromanticae. * bound with: chiromantia harmonica. \n \n second work with numerous woodcut illustrations of chiromantic hands. \n pp. 119, (7) and (9), 163, (4). foc=xed. later boards, worn. 8vo. \n jena: matthaeus birckner 1689 \n detailed german guides to the art of palmistry, or chiromancy."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"41","title":{"en":"hoping, johannes abraham jacob."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114797/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is an early printed book leaf on palmistry and physiognomy, likely from a work by Johannes Abraham Jacob Hoping. The subject matter includes divination through facial features and hand lines, as indicated by a woodcut illustration of a man's head and a detailed diagram of a human palm with numbered lines and markings. The text above the head is in German, discussing how to discern someone's temperament from their features. The leaf appears to be part of a larger treatise on occult or pseudo-scientific practices from an earlier period.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.879Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":114797,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114798/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"institutionum civilium libri quatuor. \n \n second edition. printed in red and black. extensive marginal notations in an earlier hand throughout. \n lightly stained. later calf, scuffed and rebacked. sm. folio. \n paris: claude chevallon 1533"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"42","title":{"en":"iustinianus, imperium byzantinum imperator / egidio perrino / franciscus accursius, senior"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114798/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is an early printed legal text titled \"Institutionum Civilium Libri.\" It is a work by Justinianus, with commentaries by Egidio Perrino and Franciscus Accursius. The book features a prominent woodcut on the title page depicting a central motif within a decorative border of grapevines and two lions, with the printer's device of C. Chevallon. Printed in Paris by Claudii Cheuallons, the date \"1535\" is visible at the bottom of the title page, indicating it is an early 16th-century edition printed in Latin.","soldPrice":75,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.881Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":114798,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114799/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"novarum dissertationum de morbis abstrusioribus\u2026de febribus intermittentibus. \n \n second edition. \n pp. (10), 236. lightly foxed. original publisher\u2019s limp boards. 8vo. \n the hague: a. leers 1684 \n on the nature of the fever, written by this welsh cleric, inventor and physician (1645-1709)."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"43","title":{"en":"johns, john"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114799/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is an early printed medical treatise titled \"Novarum Dissertationum de Morbis Abstrusioribus Tractatus Primus, de Febribus Intermittentibus.\" Authored by Johannes Jones, it discusses fevers and the nature of continuous fever. The title page features a small engraved vignette depicting a classical scene with figures, possibly mythological or allegorical, within a landscape. Published in The Hague (Hagae-Comitum) by Arnoldum Leers, the printing date \"M. DC. LXXXIV\" (1684) is clearly visible, making it a late 17th-century work in Latin on medicine.","soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.882Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":114799,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114800/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(manuscript). lectures on municipal law [england] \n \n written in a fine calligraphic hand in red and black. \n pp. 399. few dampstains. modern boards. folio. \n n.p: c. 1920"},"estimateMax":90,"lotNumber":"44","title":{"en":"(law)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114800/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This item is an open, handwritten legal manuscript, likely a textbook or commentary, titled \"Book Second. Personal Property.\" The text is densely written in English in a neat, cursive script, covering topics such as 'Liability to creditors' and 'The alienation of Property'. The pages are numbered 222 and 223, suggesting it is part of a larger volume. The manuscript appears to be bound in a red cover, visible along the spine.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.884Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$60 - $90","currency":"USD","id":114800,"estimateMin":60},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114801/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"valleriola, francois. loci medicinae communes. \n \n first edition. two parts in once. \n stained. modern vellum. folio. \n lyon: haeredes sebastianus gryphius 1562"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"45","title":{"en":"(medicine)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114801/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This is an early printed medical text titled \"Loci Medicinae Communes, Tribus Libris Digesti\" by Francisco Vallerola. The title page features a large, ornate woodcut printer's device in the center, depicting a coat of arms with a winged creature holding an open book, surrounded by decorative flourishes and columns. The text is primarily in Latin, and the imprint indicates it was printed in Lyon (Lugduni) by Haeredes Sebastiae Gryphii in the year \"M. D. LXI.\" (1561), placing it in the mid-16th century.","soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-13T12:27:41.953Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":114801,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114802/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"jean marinello. les maladies des femmes. \n \n two text illustrations. \n pp. [22], 863, [14]. lightly browned and trace wormed. contemporary mottled calf, spine stained. 8vo. \n paris: berjon 1609 \n a study into the immune system of women, the effect of diseases on them, and potential cures."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"46","title":{"en":"(medicine)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114802/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is an early printed medical book titled \"Les Maladies des Femmes & remedes d'icelles\" by Dem. Jean Marinello de Forme. The elaborate engraved title page features two female allegorical figures flanking the title, set within an architectural frame adorned with putti, a coat of arms with fleur-de-lis, and decorative elements. The text indicates it is translated from Italian into French by M. Jean Liebaud and published in Paris by I. Berjon in 1620. This 17th-century work focuses on women's diseases and remedies.","soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.886Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":114802,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114803/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"marco cornacchini. methodus qua omnes humani corpari affectiones ab humoribus copia, vel qualitate peccantibus genitae, tuto, cito et iveunde curantur. \n \n first edition. two folding tables. printer\u2019s mark on title. \n pp. [32], 156, [16], lacks 8 leaves of prelims. title stained. later mottled calf, rebacked, rubbed. 4to. \n florence: petrum cecconcellium 1619"},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"47","title":{"en":"(medicine)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114803/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is an early printed medical text titled \"Methodus Qua Omnes Humani Corporis Affectiones\" by Marco Cornacchinio. The title page, predominantly in Latin with red and black ink, features an ornate printer's device at the bottom, depicting a central star within a wreath of olive branches and a globe, surrounded by mottos. The book, concerning human ailments and their treatments, is noted as an \"Editio Altera\" and was printed in Florence (Florentiae) in \"MDCXIX.\" (1619), indicating an early 17th-century publication.","soldPrice":20,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.887Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $200","currency":"USD","id":114803,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114804/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"pedro miguel de heredia. operum medicinalium. \n \n second edition. four volumes bound in two. engraved frontispiece portrait of author opposite initial title. \n foxed. contemporary calf, spines gilt, rubbed and worn. folio. \n lyon: laurentius arnaud and petrus borde 1673 \n the collected works of an accomplished spanish physician and modern galenist, de heredia (1579-1655) is noted for having rejecting the theory of spontaneous generation, which would not be scientifically disproved by pasteur for another two hundred years."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"48","title":{"en":"(medicine)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114804/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is an early printed medical text by Petri Michaelis de Heredia, titled \"Operum Medicinalium Tomus Primus, de Febribus.\" The title page, printed in red and black ink, features a detailed engraved vignette depicting classical figures and chariots within a decorative border, possibly alluding to medical or philosophical themes. The work, focusing on fevers and referencing Hippocrates, Galen, and Avicenna, was published in Lyon (Lugduni) by Laurentii Arnaud & Petri Borde in \"M. DC. LXXIII.\" (1673), making it a 17th-century Latin medical treatise.","soldPrice":75,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.888Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":114804,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114805/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"callipaediae, or, an art how to have handsome children. with: paedotrophiae, or, the art of nursing and breeding up children. written in latin by monsieur st. marthe. now done into english verse. \n \n two parts in one. \n pp. (8), 264. lightly foxed. recent half crushed morocco. 12mo. foxon o142. \n london: john morphew 1710"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"49","title":{"en":"(medicine)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114805/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is an early printed book titled \"Callipaedia; or, An Art how to have Handsome Children: Written in Latin By the Abbot Quillet.\" It also includes \"Paedotrophie; Or, The ART of Nursing and Breeding up CHILDREN: Written in Latin By Monsieur St. Marthe.\" The text indicates it has been \"Now done into English Verse.\" The publication information states it was \"Printed for John Morphew near Stationers Hall. MDCCX.\" (1710) in London, making it an early 18th-century English translation of medical or child-rearing advice.","soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.890Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":114805,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114806/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"pierre dionis. verhandeling van alle de chirurgicale operatien [\u201cthe principles of surgery.\u201d] \n \n frontispiece engraving by jean-baptiste scotin depicting the author conducting a dissection. with numerous folding engraved plates of surgical instruments. \n pp. (32), 706, (28). contemporary vellum, light wear. thick 8vo. \n leiden: jan van der deyster 1730"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"50","title":{"en":"(medicine)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114806/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This item is an open book displaying a single plate illustrating various surgical instruments. The plate features an array of tools, including forceps, scalpels, hooks, and other implements, along with some containers and bandages, all numbered for identification. The caption at the top right is in Dutch, likely describing the instruments. The book appears to be a medical text, specifically a surgical manual or an anatomical atlas with surgical applications, from an indeterminate but likely historical period.","soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.891Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":114806,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114807/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"antonio fracassini. tractatus theoretico practibus de febribus [\u201cthe practical treatment of fever.\u201d] \n \n first edition. uncut copy. \n pp. (6), 240. foxed in places. original publisher\u2019s limp boards. 4to. \n verona: d. ramanzini-s. thomam 1750"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"51","title":{"en":"(medicine)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114807/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is a historical medical book titled \"TRACTATUS THEORETICO PRACTICUS DE FEBRIBUS\" by Antonio Fracassini. It is a theoretical and practical treatise on fevers, indicating its genre as a medical text. The book was published in Verona in 1750 (MDCCL), written in Latin. The title page features an elaborate engraved vignette depicting a globe flanked by wings, atop an ornate pedestal, centered within decorative scrolling.","soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.715Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":114807,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114808/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"lewis [luigi] cornaro. discourses on a sober and temperate life. \n \n text in english followed by the original italian. \n pp. 281. two laves at end creased. contemporary calf, scuffed. 8vo. \n london: benjamin white 1768 \n cornaro here encourages eating in moderation and regarding the elderly not as a burden, but as advantageous to society."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"52","title":{"en":"(medicine)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114808/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This item is a historical medical book titled \"DISCOURSES ON A SOBER AND TEMPERATE LIFE.\" It is a translated work by Lewis Cornaro, a noble Venetian, focusing on health and lifestyle advice. Published in London in 1768 (MDCCLXVIII), the text is in English, translated from the Italian original. The title page includes a handwritten signature, likely an ownership inscription, in the upper right quadrant.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.717Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":114808,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114809/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"raymond de vieussens. histoire des maladies internes. \n \n fourth edition. complete in four volumes. frontispiece portrait of the author, vol. iv with several large folding copperplate engravings, especially concerning neuroanatomy. \n lightly foxed, dampwrinkled. contemprary mottled calf with morocco spine-labels, rubbed. 4to. \n toulouse: jean-jacques robert 1774-75 \n vol. iii, pt. 2 is entitled: novum vasorum corporis humani systema. vol. iv is entitled:neurographia universalis."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"53","title":{"en":"(medicine)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114809/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":300,"aiDescription":"This lot consists of a multi-volume historical medical text titled \"HISTOIRE DES MALADIES INTERNES.\" The genre is a medical history or treatise on internal diseases. The set, with at least four volumes, was published in 1738 in Toulouse. The book is in French and features an engraved frontispiece portrait of Raymond Vieussens, a physician, within an oval frame, in an open volume. The books are bound in what appears to be contemporary leather with marbled covers and gilt-stamped spines.","soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.718Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $900","currency":"USD","id":114809,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114810/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"hemard, joseph. formulaire magistral. with stencil-colored illustrations. \n \n first edition. one 800 numbered copies. this copy especially bound in original blind-tooled morocco. uncut. \n pp. 142, (2). sm. 4to. \n paris: ren&eacute; kieffer (ducros & colas ma&icirc;tres-imprimeurs) 1927 \n a pharmacy-manual humorously illustrated."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"54","title":{"en":"(medicine)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114810/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This item is a medical book titled \"FORMULAIRE MAGISTRAL.\" It appears to be a formulary or guide for medical prescriptions, possibly satirical given its visual content. The book features a single, prominent hand-colored illustration on the cover depicting a man in a suit, bent over, holding a cloth to his nose with drops of red liquid falling. The illustration suggests a humorous or critical take on medical practice or ailments, likely in the 20th century, and the language is French.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.720Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":114810,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114811/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"percival pott. oeuvres chirurgicales. \n \n first french edition. two volumes. \n contemporary uniform mottled calf with spine gilt, rubbed. 8vo. \n paris: pierre fran&ccedil;ois didot 1777 \n an english surgeon, percivall pott (1714-88) was one of the founders of orthopedics, and the first scientist to demonstrate that a cancer may be caused by an environmental carcinogen (i.e. occupational illnesses)."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"55","title":{"en":"(medicine)."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114811/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is a historical medical book titled \"ŒUVRES CHIRURGICALES DE M. PERCIVAL POTT.\" It is a collection of surgical works by Percival Pott, translated from English, suggesting its genre as a medical treatise or surgical text. Published in Paris in 1777 (M. DCC. LXXVII), the book is in French. The title page features a decorative printer's device or emblem with a central 'P' monogram surrounded by floral elements and sunrays.","soldPrice":75,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.721Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":114811,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114812/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"loci praecipui theologici. \n \n third edition. portrait of author on title. marginalia throughout. lengthy latin inscription on the first three pages before title, referencing reformation-era works and doctrines. \n browned, lower blank portion of title removed. contemporary blind-tooled vellum, clasps and hinges (one lacking). 8vo. \n wittenberg: johannes crato von krafftheim 1559 \n melanchthon was the christian intellectual, who along with luther and calvin molded the protestant reformation. this 1559 edition of melanchthon\u2019s magnum opus is regarded as the most thorough."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"56","title":{"en":"melanchthon, philip."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114812/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This item is a historical theological book titled \"LOCI PRAE CIPVI THEO LOGICI\" by Philip Melanchthon. It is a theological work, published in Wittenberg in 1569 (MDLXIX), with the text in Latin. The book is bound in a robust, likely leather, cover with metal clasps visible. The title page includes an engraved portrait of Melanchthon within an oval frame, and the left page has extensive handwritten annotations in an older script.","soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.723Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":114812,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114813/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"orazioni panegiriche del padre fra' gio. antonio di torino. \n \n first edition. bound in elaborate gilt-tooled contemporary calf featuring the cardinal\u2019s coat-of-arms, replicating the full-page woodcut following title-page. \n pp. (8), 239, (1). sm. 4to. \n assisi: andrea sgariglia 1743"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"57","title":{"en":"(missionary tract)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114813/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is a historical theological or biblical text titled \"CONCORDANTIAE GRAECAE\" by Abraham Tormmius. The genre is a Greek concordance, specifically to the Septuagint, and includes comparisons to Hebrew words, indicating its subject as biblical studies or linguistics. Published in Amsterdam and Utrecht in 1718 (M. D. CC. XVIII), the primary text is in Latin with Greek and Hebrew elements. The title page features a decorative printer's device or emblem depicting a bouquet of flowers and foliage.","soldPrice":30,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.724Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":114813,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114814/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"advertissement aux juifs sur la venue du mesie. \n \n first edition. printer\u2019s mark on title. occasional use of hebrew. \n pp. 230, (2). stained. recent limp vellum, slip-case. 4to. \n saumur (pays de la loire): thomas portau 1607"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"58","title":{"en":"mornay, philippe du plessis"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114814/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is a historical religious or theological book titled \"ADVERTISSEMENT AVX IVIFS SVR LA VENVE DV MESIE\" by Philippe de Mornay. The text, a warning or discourse to Jews concerning the coming of the Messiah, identifies its genre as a religious tract or theological argument. Published in Saumur in 1607, the book is in French. The title page features a printer's device with a serpent wrapped around a cross, set within a thorny rose bush, with mottoes \"EX SPINA ROSA\" and \"EX CRVCE CORONA\".","soldPrice":75,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.725Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":114814,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114815/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"masson, frederic. livre du sacre de l'empereur napol&eacute;on. \n \n one of 300 numbered copies. first edition, large-paper copy. with numerous plates, many colored after isabey and percier. bound in straight-grain morocco, gilt extra, covers with large central royal devices, red watered silk endpapers, t.e.g., denteles, original printed wrappers bound in. \n (vi), 187, (62) pp., (51) pl. sm. folio. \n paris: goupil & cie (manzi, joyant) 1908 \n william randolph hearst collection (hammer galleries auction, 1941)."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"59","title":{"en":"(napoleon i)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114815/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This lot is a historical book related to Napoleon I, featuring an illustration of \"PETIT HABILLEMENT DE L'EMPEREUR.\" The genre is likely a costume book, fashion history, or biographical work related to Napoleon, depicting imperial attire. The open book displays text on the left page listing various garments and accessories with prices, while the right page features a hand-colored illustration of a standing figure, presumably Napoleon, in an elaborate red and gold uniform with a plumed hat, sword, and white breeches. The style suggests early 19th-century French publication.","soldPrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.727Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":114815,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":2000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114816/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"repertorium in postillam nicolai de lyra super vetus et novum testamentum. \n \n third and last incunable edition. printed in two columns. 45 lines plus headline, gothic type, 4- to 6-line initials in red. \n ff. 155 (without last blank). lightly broaned and dampwrinkled. later vellum over thick wooden boards, central hinge and clasp, worn. 4to. goff n150; hc 10399; bmc ii 438. \n nuremberg: anton koberger 1494"},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"60","title":{"en":"ncholas of lyra"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114816/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":2000,"aiDescription":"This item is a historical theological text, likely a biblical commentary or religious treatise by Nicholas of Lyra. The book, shown open, features dense Latin text in two columns per page with rubrics (red text) for emphasis, characteristic of early printed religious works. One page has a large initial 'I' in red. The visible text includes references to \"Epistola J. Johannis,\" \"Apocal.,\" and \"Epis. prima Petri,\" suggesting it contains commentaries on various New Testament books. The layout and typography indicate a pre-16th century or early 16th-century print.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.728Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $3,000","currency":"USD","id":114816,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114817/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"lxxxvi annorum historia. \n \n first edition. greek text with latin translation by hieronymus wolf. printer's woodcut device of arion riding the dolphin and playing his harp. two volumes in one. \n touch discolored. 18th-century calf-backed marbled boards, upper cover detached, rubbed and worn. folio. \n basle: joannes oporinus 1557 \n a work of 12th-century byzantine history, that is, an account of the eastern roman empire, commencing with an account of the 1204 sack of constantinople during the fourth crusade."},"estimateMax":700,"lotNumber":"61","title":{"en":"nicetas akominatus choniates"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114817/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is an early printed book titled \"NICETAE ACOMINATI Choniatae, Magni Logothetae Secretorum, Inpeditoris & Iudicis Velii, Praefecti sacri cubiculi : LXXXVI annorum historia, uidelicet ab anno restitutae Salutis circiter MCXVIII, in quo Zonaras definit, usque ad annum MCXLIII, Libris XIX descripta, quorum hic ordo est\". It is a historical work by Nicetas Acominatus Choniates, covering Byzantine history from 1118 to 1206. The book is written in Latin, and features a woodcut printer's device with a figure of an arm holding a snake on the title page. Published in Basel in 1557, it is a significant historical text from the 16th century.","soldPrice":75,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:45.767Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $700","currency":"USD","id":114817,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114818/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"commentarius de praecipuis divinatiorum generibus. \n \n  \n browned and dampstained. later blind-tooled vellum, worn. thick 4to. this edition not in worldcat. \n zerbst: bonaventura faber 1591 \n caspar peucer (1525-1602) was a german reformer and physician who married the daughter of philipp melanchthon."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"62","title":{"en":"peucer, caspar."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114818/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is an early printed book titled \"Commentarius DE PRAECIPUIS DIVINATIONUM GENERIBUS\" by Caspar Peucer. The work is a treatise on various forms of divination, including prophecies, astrological interpretations, and other forms of prognostication. Written in Latin, the title page indicates it was recognized, augmented, and published by the author himself in 1591. The page features a decorative woodcut printer's device and some handwritten annotations in brown ink, including names and a date, suggesting prior ownership.","soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:45.768Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":114818,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114819/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"pindari, olympia, pythia, nemea, isthmia. edited by johannes benedictus. \n \n text in latin and greek. \n pp. (16), 756, (56). dampstained. contemporary vellum, worn. 4to. \n saumur: pierre pi&eacute;-de-dieu 1620"},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"63","title":{"en":"pindar"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114819/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is an early printed book containing the works of the ancient Greek lyric poet Pindar, specifically \"OLYMPIA, PYTHIA, NEMEA, ISTHMIA\". The title page presents the text in both Greek and Latin, indicating a bilingual edition. The book includes commentaries and notes by Johannes Benedictus and was published in 1588. It features a decorative woodcut printer's device on the title page, characteristic of Renaissance printing.","soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:45.770Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $400","currency":"USD","id":114819,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114820/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"neta hagefen - planta vitis, seu thesaurus synonymicus hebraico-chaldaico-rabbinicus, in quo omnes totius hebraic&aelig; lingu&aelig; voces \u2026demonstrantur ac \u2026explicantur, etc. \n \n first edition. engraved portrait of the author. \n pp. (38), 1426. browned, half-title laid down. later morocco, worn. lg. folio. \n lod&egrave;ve (languedoc, france): arnauld colomiez 1644 \n contains synonyms and translations into all the classical languages. the town of lod&egrave;ve, in languedoc, is on the pilgrimage route to santiago da compostela. jean plantavit de la pause (1579-1651), of a protestant upbringing but with a catholic mother, studied hebrew at n&icirc;mes and rome. he became bishop of lod&egrave;ve in 1625 and worked hard to improve conditions for the poor, develop the town's infrastructure and repair the cathedral. he wrote several works on hebrew scriptures, such as florilegium rabbinicum, which were also published in that town, as well as a history of the bishops of lod&egrave;ve."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"64","title":{"en":"plantavit de la pause, jean"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114820/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This is an early modern book with a highly decorative engraved title page for Jean Plantavit de la Pause's \"THESAURVS SINONIMICVS HEBRAICO GALDAICO RABBINICVS\". The elaborate engraving depicts a tree with hanging scrolls, two cherubic figures harvesting grapes from vines, and a central cartouche with the title. Below the cartouche, a grotesque face is flanked by two coats of arms. The engraving is signed by F. Erebem (likely the engraver) and J. Berment (likely the printer), indicating it is an illustrated textual work from the period, likely in Hebrew and Chaldaic languages.","soldPrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:45.771Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $900","currency":"USD","id":114820,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114821/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"polybii lycortae f. megalopolitani historiarum libri qui supersunt. \n \n text in greek and latin. with notes and translation into latin by isaac casaubon. two parts in one volume. \n browned. recent calf-backed marbled boards, upper cover detached. folio. \n paris: hieronymus drovardus 1609 \n polybius (200-c. 118 bc) was a greek historian who describes here the punic wars as well as the roman institutions that led to its domination of the mediterranean sphere. polybius is important for his analysis of the mixed constitution or the separation of powers in government, which was influential on montesquieu's the spirit of the laws and the framers of the united states constitution. a french classicist born of huguenot refugee stock, isaac casaubon (1559\u20131614) was a hebrew scholar too, taking a serious interest in jewish studies. see anthony grafton & joanna weinberg: isaac casaubon, the jews and a forgotten chapter in renaissance scholarship (2011)."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"65","title":{"en":"polybius"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114821/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is an early printed book, a 1609 edition of \"AINEIOY TAKTIKON TE KAI POLIORKHTIKON UPOMNHMA\" by Aeneas Tacticus, with commentaries by Isaac Casaubon. The work is a military treatise focusing on tactics and siege warfare, presented in Greek and Latin. The title page features a decorative woodcut printer's device surrounded by cherubs and botanical elements. Published in Paris, it represents a classical military text from the early 17th century.","soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:45.773Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":114821,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114822/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"funerali antichi di diuersi popoli et nationi. \n \n first edition. title within elaborate architectural frame in the neo-classical style. 23 fine engravings by girolamo porro depicting an aspect of funeral custom. large woodcut device at end. \n pp. (8), 109, (1). modern blind-tooled calf. folio. adams p1903; mortimer, italian sixteenth century books, 395. \n venice: simon galignani de karera 1574 \n this famous illustrated work of the renaissance is an overview of the burial customs of various cultures in antiquity. not just an historical, sociological and anthropological study, funerali antichi is also an important medical work."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"66","title":{"en":"porcacchi, tomaso."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114822/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":1000,"aiDescription":"This is an opening from a book by Tomaso Porcacchi, featuring an engraved illustration and accompanying text. The engraving depicts a biblical scene, likely \"FUNERALI DI ABRAMO\" or the funeral of Abraham, with multiple figures gathered around a bed in an architectural setting. Below the illustration, the text is set in a column with an initial capital letter \"H\" featuring a decorative woodcut. 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DOCTORIS ECCLESIAE, Speculum Disciplinae, ET Professor Religioforum\". The book is a devotional or theological work attributed to Saint Bonaventure, published in Antwerp in 1591 by Ex Officina Plantiniana. The title page features a central woodcut illustration depicting a religious scene with figures, including a kneeling individual before a Madonna and Child, flanked by other monastic figures. The book appears to be in a contemporary binding with metal clasps visible on the right side.","soldPrice":75,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:45.775Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":114823,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114824/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"the historie of the world. in five bookes. \n \n complete bound in one volume. additional elaborate engraved title-page, engraved portrait o the author on letterpress title-page, double-page maps and battle-plans, \"mind of the front\" leaf trimmed close and laid down opposite opening title. marginal notes. \n light wear. later half-calf, worn, upper cover and opening few leaves detached. folio. \n london: william stansby for walter burre 1617 \n written during his imprisonment in the tower of london, the history of the world is sir walter raleigh's most important prose work and aims to show history as a moral exercise. initially, the work was intended to serve as an educational tool for henry, prince of wales (1594-1612) and includes numerous references to warfare, law and kingship. it consists of five books nearing one million words in total and was first published in 1614."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"68","title":{"en":"raleigh, sir walter."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114824/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":1000,"aiDescription":"This is an early printed historical work titled \"THE HISTORIE OF THE VVORLD\" by Sir Walter Raleigh. The title page is dominated by a detailed engraved portrait of Sir Walter Raleigh himself, depicted within an oval frame inscribed with \"QUÆ SIBI VULT ERIT ALTER RALEIGH\" and surrounded by decorative elements. The text indicates the history is presented in five books, covering events from the Creation to the Roman Empire. 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The map depicts a battlefield or strategic area, featuring topographical elements like hills and forests, with red blocks indicating troop formations or positions. A compass rose is visible in the upper right. The text on the left page is in German, suggesting a German publication from the 18th century, possibly detailing military campaigns or historical events.","soldPrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:45.777Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $700","currency":"USD","id":114825,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114826/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(sanctorius of padua). ars de static medicina. with notes by hipolito obicio. \n \n engraved frontispiece depicting the author\u2019s static weighing chair invention. \n foxed, inner margin of title repaired, p. 201 torn with loss. recent mottled calf. 12mo. \n leiden: cornelius boutesteym 1713"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"70","title":{"en":"santorio, santorio"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114826/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is an early printed medical book titled \"ARS SANCTORII SANCTORII, Olim in Patavino Gymnasio Medicinam Theoricam Ordinariam primo loco profitentis. 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A decorative woodcut printer's device is centrally located on the title page.","soldPrice":20,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:45.779Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":114826,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114827/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"ausfuehrliche historie des lutherthums und der heilsamen reformation. \n \n first german edition. frontispiece portrait of author. \n pp. (52), cols. 2834, pp. (34). foxed. contemporary vellum. thick 4to. \n leipzig: johannes friedrich gleditsch & son 1714 \n a rich storehouse of authentic materials, this work is indispensable to the historian of the reformation. previously published in latin in 1688, it was written in opposition to the work by louis maimbourg entitled \u201chistoire du lutheranisme.\u201d"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"71","title":{"en":"seckendorff, veit ludwig van"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114827/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is an early 18th-century German theological book, specifically \"Ausführliche Historie Des Lutherthums Und Der Heilsamen Reformation\" by Veit Ludwig von Seckendorff. Printed in Leipzig in 1714, it is a historical work detailing the Lutheran faith and the Reformation. The title page is written in German with a Fraktur typeface, featuring decorative initial letters in red and black ink. The text outlines a comprehensive history of Martin Luther within thirty years, translated from Latin, and includes various annotations and documents.","soldPrice":30,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:51.863Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":114827,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114828/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"peri poleon / de urbibus [\"of cities\": fragments of stephanus' work of geography]. translated from greek into latin and annotated by thomas de pinedo lusitanus. \n \n first edition. title in greek and latin. on title, pastoral scene, above which hebrew words: hatovim mikol bakharti (\u201cthe best of all i chose.\u201d) the epistola dedicatoria also contains hebrew quote from job 31:26-27. text in greek and latin in parallel columns, with latin footnotes. \n pp. (20), 800, (84). browned. contemporary gilt-tooled vellum over wooden boards, worn. folio. \n amsterdam: jacobi de jonge 1678 \n stephen of byzantium was a sixth-century grammarian of constantinople (byzantium). his geographic dictionary, ethnica, contains a wealth of topographical, historical, mythological and religious information concerning ancient greece. unfortunately, the work survives in only fragmentary form. from the surviving fragments we see that the work abounded in quotations from the greek authors herodotus, thucydides, xenophon, strabo, et al. the translator, thomas de pinedo (1614-79) was born in trancoso, province of beira, portugal (thus the sobriquet \"lusitanus\"). his father's surname was pinheiro, his mother's fonseca. though raised by jesuits in madrid, thomas was persecuted by the inquisition's tribunal, forcing him to flee to amsterdam. his commentary to the fragmentary work of stephanus won for him renown as a philologist. see kayserling, biblioteca espa&ntilde;ola-portugueza-judaica, p. 90."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"72","title":{"en":"stephanus (byzantinus)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114828/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This item is an early modern printed book, titled \"STEPHANUS DE URBIBUS\" by Stephanus (Byzantinus), edited by Thomas de Pinedo. Published in Amsterdam in 1678, it is a scholarly work concerning ancient cities. The primary text is in Latin, with some Greek and Hebrew evident on the title page. A notable visual feature is the engraved illustration on the title page depicting various plants in a landscape, possibly with a city in the background, set within a decorative frame and featuring Hebrew script above it.","soldPrice":75,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:51.865Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $900","currency":"USD","id":114828,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114829/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(gaius suetonius tranquillus). with commentary and notes, edited by joannes georgius graevius. \n \n additional engraved title. woodcut illustrations of coins. \n lightly foxed. contemporary vellum. 4to. \n utrecht: g. van zyll 1672"},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"73","title":{"en":"suetonius"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114829/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This is an early modern scholarly edition of \"C. 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This appears to be a printer's device or an emblem relating to the content.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:51.866Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $400","currency":"USD","id":114829,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114830/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"comoediae nunc primum italicis versibus redditae. \n \n first edition in italian. latin text with italian translation by niccol&ograve; fortiguerri. numerous engraved illustrations, including 6 full page, after those in a medieval manuscript in the vatican library; many vignettes, chiefly after pier-leone ghezzi. \n pp. xxiv, 324 pages. gamba 2470 (\"magnifica edizione\"). \n urbino: girolamo mainardi 1736"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"74","title":{"en":"terentius afer, publius"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114830/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This item is an open, illustrated page from an early modern book, likely a classical text given the author Terentius Afer, Publius (Terence). The visible text on the left page is in Latin, presenting \"P. Terentii Andria - L. Andria\" with interlocutors and an argument. The facing page features a detailed engraved illustration of an architectural structure, possibly a stage proscenium, filled with multiple theatrical masks or busts arranged in rows. The style suggests a 17th or 18th-century publication, focusing on classical drama.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:51.868Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":114830,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114831/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"advice to people in general with respect to their health. \n \n first edition in english. two volumes. translated from the french by james kilpatrick. \n pp. 271, 318. browned, opening title taped. modern boards, 8vo. \n edinburgh: a. donaldson 1766 \n samuel auguste andr&eacute; david tissot (1728-97) was a notable 18th-century swiss physician. this is his most famous work, the first translation into english of what was originally entitled: avis au peuple sur sa sant&eacute; (1761), arguably, the greatest medical text of the 18th century."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"75","title":{"en":"tissot, samuel-august"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114831/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is an 18th-century medical advice book, titled \"Advice to People in General, with Respect to their Health\" by Samuel-August Tissot. This specific volume, Vol. I, was translated from French and printed in Edinburgh in 1766. The title page, showing some wear and tear, is in English and outlines the book's purpose: providing a table of simple and effective remedies. The text also indicates it includes notes from a medical editor in Lyons.","soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:51.869Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":114831,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114832/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"allgemeine historie der reisen zu wasser und zu lande; oder sammlung aller reisebeschreibungen. \n \n vols. iii-iv bound in one. includes many folding maps and engraved plates featuring the natural history of africa, along with human settlements, both native and european. \n browned, light wear. later calf, scuffed. thick 4to. \n leipzig: arkstee & merkus 1748"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"76","title":{"en":"(travel)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114832/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This is an 18th-century engraved print, likely from a travelogue or ethnographic work, titled \"Strafe einer von den Weibern des Koenigss und ihres Liebhabers zu Juda\" (Punishment of one of the King's wives and her lover in Judah). The scene depicts a large gathering of people, some in rows and others around a central event. In the foreground, figures appear to be engaged in a ceremonial burial or burning, with smoke rising from a pyre, and two figures in pits. The landscape includes trees and distant figures, typical of illustrative plates from period travel accounts.","soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:51.870Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":114832,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":3000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114833/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"polygraphiae libri sex. \n \n first edition. magnificent title elaborately historiated depicting the author presenting this work to emperor maximilian, alongside a bearded scholar with the keys to unlock the works\u2019 secrets. surrounding border with various men of the sciences. many pages printed in red and black. contains numerous codes and exotic alphabets. \n ff. 255 (of 270), lacking final 15 leaves. browned with few stains. later vellum. folio. adams t-979. \n [basle: michael furter and adam petri] 1518 \n born johann heidenberg, the author (1462-1516) was a german benedictine abbot and polymath who was active in the german renaissance as a lexicographer, chronicler and cryptographer. he had considerable influence on the development of early modern occultism. see j.r. wolfe, secret writing: the craft of the cryptographer (1970) pp. 112\u201314."},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"77","title":{"en":"trithemius, johannes."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114833/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":3000,"aiDescription":"This is an early modern printed book, \"Polygraphiae Libri Sex\" by Johannes Trithemius, published in 1533. This historical work, potentially on cryptography or secret writing, features a detailed woodcut title page. The central illustration depicts a scene with multiple figures, including a seated monarch or scholar, and others engaged in reading or writing, suggesting a learned context. The border is adorned with various allegorical or historical figures, coats of arms, and decorative elements, characteristic of Renaissance book design.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:51.871Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $5,000","currency":"USD","id":114833,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114834/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"de re militari veterum romanorum. book seven. \n \n first edition. \n pp. (14), 506, (19). heavily foxed. contemporary limp vellum, stained. 8vo. \n cologne: mylius for birckmann 1597"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"78","title":{"en":"valtrini, johannes antonius"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114834/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is a 16th-century Latin book titled \"De Re Militari Veterum Romanorum Libri Septem\" (Seven Books on the Military Affairs of the Ancient Romans) by Joannis Antonii Valtrini. Published in Coloniae Agrippinae (Cologne) in 1597, it is a historical and military treatise. The title page features a prominent circular emblem depicting a sun with rays, containing the IHS Christogram in the center, signifying a religious or Jesuit connection (Societatis IESV). The book is small format and shows signs of age.","soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:51.873Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":114834,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114835/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"adagioru[m] opus per autorem et diligenter recognitu[m], et magnifice locupletatum. \n \n two parts in one volume. two title-pages each with differing, elaborate woodcut borders. \n opening title laid down. modern vellum-backed marbled boards. folio. \n basle: johannes froben 1525 \n vergil\u2019s adagia is a compilation of hundreds of latin proverbs and phrases, intended to induce the reader with positive, upstanding values. the first work of its kind, the first edition (1498) preceded erasmus's similar effort by two years."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"79","title":{"en":"vergil, polydore."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114835/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is an early 16th-century printed book, \"Polydori Vergilii Urbi Nati Adagiorum Opus\" by Polydore Vergil, published in Basileae (Basel) in 1525. The book is an edition of adages or proverbs. Its title page is a richly decorated woodcut architectural frame, featuring classical figures and putti, with a blank cartouche for the main title. Below the main frame, there is another detailed illustration depicting Cleopatra lying down with an asp, accompanied by the inscription \"Cleopatra,\" suggesting a classical theme.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:51.874Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":114835,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114836/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(publius vergilius maro). georgica hexaglotta. \n \n one of 250 copies. edited by william sotheby. text in latin, spanish, german, english, italian and french. \n pp. [8], 563, [1]. stained. contemporary blind- and gilt-tooled straight-grain morocco, gilt dentelles, a.e.g, rubbed with wear at extremities. tall folio. \n london: gulielmi nico 1821 \n handsomely printed polyglot edition of virgil's georgics, here, finely bound."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"80","title":{"en":"virgil"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114836/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is an early 19th-century edition of Virgil's \"Georgica,\" titled \"GEORGICA PUBLII VIRGILII MARONIS HEXAGLOTTA.\" Printed in London in 1827, this book is a classical literary work, specifically a didactic poem on agriculture. The term \"Hexaglotta\" indicates it is a multilingual edition, likely presenting the text in six different languages. The title page is simple and typographic, in a classical style, without elaborate illustrations.","soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:51.875Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":114836,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114837/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"william shakespeare. troilus und cressida. translated into german by h. rothe. \n \n with 12 color lithographed plates by werth. one of 300 numbered copies,  \n pp. 147, (1). original color pictorial wrappers, publisher\u2019s patterned folding box (worn). sm. folio. \n leipzig: 1921"},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"81","title":{"en":"(werth, kurt)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114837/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":10,"aiDescription":"This is an illustration by Kurt Werth, likely a page from a book, featuring a scene with multiple figures. The image depicts a group of men in historical or theatrical attire, characterized by vibrant colors, particularly reds and blues for their clothing and headwear. The style is reminiscent of a watercolor or colored pencil drawing, with visible brushstrokes and soft transitions. The figures appear to be interacting, possibly within a tent or framed setting, suggesting a narrative or allegorical subject matter. The overall aesthetic implies an early to mid-20th-century illustration style.","soldPrice":30,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:49.126Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":114837,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":80,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114838/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"tribus aser. \n \n from theatrum terrae sanctae. \n 9.5 x 16 inches (24 x 41 cm). \n cologne, first edition 1590 (or later): \n inheritance of the northernmost tribe, the first to be created by adrichom in this series. oriented to the east."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"82","title":{"en":"adrichom, christian van."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114838/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":80,"aiDescription":"This is an engraved map by Christian van Adrichom, titled \"TRIBVS ASER.\" The map depicts the biblical territory of the Tribe of Asher, part of ancient Palestine, with geographical features such as mountains, coastal areas, and the Mediterranean Sea (Mare Syriacum et Phoenicum, Mare Magnum). It includes place names in Latin script, some marked with numerical identifiers, and features decorative cartouches for the title and scale. A sailing ship is visible in the sea. The map is in black and white, executed with fine lines characteristic of 16th or 17th-century cartography, and shows some creasing from being folded.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:49.128Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":114838,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":80,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114839/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"tribus juda. \n \n from theatrum terrae sanctae. \n 13.5 x 17.5 inches (35 x 45 cm). \n cologne, first edition 1590 (or later): \n inheritance of the tribe of judah. jerusalem is notably depicted north of the tribe\u2019s border. sodom and gomorra are shown burning in the dead sea. the fifth of ten maps in the series."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"83","title":{"en":"adrichom, christian van."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114839/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":80,"aiDescription":"This is an engraved map by Christian van Adrichom, titled \"TRIBVS IVDA.\" The map illustrates the biblical territory of the Tribe of Judah, focusing on the region around the Dead Sea (\"Mare mortuum\") which is prominently featured. It details numerous cities, towns, and geographical landmarks within the tribal area, with Latin place names and numerical labels. The map includes decorative flourishes, especially in the title cartouche and around the textual elements. Rendered in black and white with fine lines, typical of 16th or 17th-century European cartography, the map exhibits a central fold line and some wear at the edges.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:49.129Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":114839,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":80,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114840/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"tribus neptalim. \n \n from theatrum terrae sanctae. \n 11 x 15 inches (28 x 38 cm) sheet size. \n cologne, first edition 1590 (or later): \n inheritance of naphtali, the seventh of ten maps created by adrichom in the series. from the sea of galilee to the lebanon mountains. jesus is depicted, preaching to disciples."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"84","title":{"en":"adrichom, christian van."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114840/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":80,"aiDescription":"This is an engraved map by Christian van Adrichom, titled \"TRIBVS NEPTALIM.\" The map illustrates the biblical territory of the Tribe of Naphtali in ancient Palestine, featuring mountains, rivers, and the coastline. It details numerous settlements and geographical features with Latin place names and numerical labels. The map is adorned with a decorative cartouche for the title, featuring classical motifs and drapery. Rendered in black and white with fine line engraving, characteristic of 16th or 17th-century European cartography, the map shows some rough edges and a faint central fold.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:49.131Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":114840,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":80,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114841/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"tribus simeon. \n \n from theatrum terrae sanctae. \n small loss upper center9.5 x 16 inches (24 x 41 cm). \n cologne, first edition 1590 (or later): \n inheritance of the tribe of simeon. the tenth and final map in the series. an ailing ismael is depicted in the desert, while samson carries the gates of gaza off to hebron."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"85","title":{"en":"adrichom, christian van."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114841/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":80,"aiDescription":"This is an engraved map by Christian van Adrichom, titled \"TRIBVS SIMEON.\" The map depicts the biblical territory of the Tribe of Simeon, showing various towns, hills, and a coastal area labeled \"PARS MARIS MAGNI.\" Latin place names are numerous and marked with numerical identifiers. A prominent decorative cartouche displays the title and includes a brief description. The map is rendered in black and white with fine line engraving, consistent with 16th or 17th-century European cartography, and exhibits a central fold line and some irregular edges.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:49.132Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":114841,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":350,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114842/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"terra sancta quae in sacris terra promissionis olim palestina. \n \n double-page engraved map. oriented to the west, with two compass roses, this itinerarium depicts the exodus from egypt and the wanderings of the jews in the desert. \n 16 x 20 inches (41 x 51 cm) to mat. finely framed. \n amsterdam, first edition 1629 (or later): \n \u201cthe map was drawn by jodocus hondius junior, who died in 1629, before its publication. blaeu bought the plate, replaced hondius\u2019 name with his own, and included the map in this first edition of his atlas and in all subsequent editions, without changing the date 1629\u201d (laor)."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"86","title":{"en":"blaeu, willem janszoon."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114842/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":350,"aiDescription":"This is an engraved map by Willem Janszoon Blaeu, titled \"TERRA SANCTA quae in Sacris Terra Promiffionis olim PALESTINA.\" The map illustrates the Holy Land, ancient Palestine, depicting mountains, rivers, cities, and the Mediterranean Sea (Mare Mediterraneum, Mare Syriacum) with a sailing ship. The map includes decorative elements such as a compass rose, a sea monster, and a large cartouche with figures of two individuals, one in classical drapery and another in armor. The map is in black and white, executed with detailed engraving techniques typical of 17th-century Dutch cartography, highlighting topographical features and place names in Latin script.","soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:49.133Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":114842,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":250,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114843/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"the forty years travels of the children of israel. \n \n double-page. wide margins. \n 17.5 x 20 inches (44 x 51 cm) sheet size. \n london c. 1687: \n detailed copperplate map displays the holy land and surrounding environs from byblos to memphis. path of the israelites\u2019 wanderings are depicted. also shown are egyptians chasing israelites into the sea, hiram\u2019s deployment of ships bearing wood with which solomon\u2019s temple would be built and solomon\u2019s navy embarking on an exploration of africa."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"87","title":{"en":"blome, richard."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114843/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":250,"aiDescription":"This is an engraved map by Richard Blome, titled \"The FORTY YEARS TRAVELL OF THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL out of Egypt through the wilderness to the Land of Canaan, or the Land of PROMISE.\" The map details the biblical Exodus route, showing geographical features from Egypt to the Promised Land, including the Red Sea and the wilderness. It features numerous place names in English script, and includes pictorial representations of the Israelites' journey, such as tents in the wilderness and figures. The map is in black and white, executed with engraving techniques typical of 17th-century British cartography, and has a decorative title cartouche and compass rose.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:49.135Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":114843,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114844/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"\u201csicilia insula.\u201d \n \n  \n 15 x 18 inches \u201caegaei maris insulae cum parte aliqua graeciae & asiae minoris.\u201d 17 x 15 inches. \u201ctabula universalis locorum quae phoenicum navitationibus maxime frequentate sunt.\u201d 15 x 18 inches. three copperplate maps \n caen, 1646, first edition (or later): \n samuel bochart (1599-1667), was a french protestant bible scholar whose geographia sacra seu phaleg et canaan exerted a profound influence on 17th-century biblical exegesis. it is one of the earliest works to focus on the history of languages. * 1. scarce map of sicily includes a large inset of the sycracuse province, upper left. * 2. map of greece, asia minor and contiguous parts of the aegean: the balkans, turkey, etc. * 3. this uncommon map of the ancient world shows the extent of the region the phoenicians explored in their trading expeditions. the area ranges from iceland to sri lanka. the place names are given in hebrew, latin, and greek."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"88","title":{"en":"bochart, samuel."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114844/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":400,"aiDescription":"This is an engraved map by Samuel Bochart, depicting the regions of ancient Greece and Asia Minor, including Thracia, Propontis, Bithynia, Mysia, and parts of the Aegean Sea (EGAI MARIS). The map details numerous islands, coastal areas, and inland regions, with place names in Latin script. Decorative elements include a vignette in the upper right showing a robed figure addressing seated individuals, with classical ruins and a bust. The map is in black and white, finely engraved, characteristic of 17th-century scholarship and cartography, and exhibits some folding creases.","soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:49.136Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $900","currency":"USD","id":114844,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":700,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114845/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"hierosolyma, clarissima totius orientis ciuitas, iudaee metropolis. \n \n colored copperplate double-page twin plans of jerusalem. \n 14 x 20 inches (36 x 51 cm) to mat. finely framed. \n cologne, 1572 (later issue): \n right side displays the city of jerusalem during the second temple era while left side depicts the contemporary city. lower left displays jesus led out of the city to his crucifixion. lower right depicts moses receiving the decalogue."},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"89","title":{"en":"braun, georg & hogenberg, frans"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114845/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":700,"aiDescription":"This is a hand-colored engraved city plan by Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg, depicting Jerusalem. The map is divided into two main sections: an aerial view of the walled city on the right, showing individual buildings and street layouts, and a topographical view of the surrounding hills, valleys, and structures on the left, including fortifications. Several figures in historical attire are depicted in the foreground and within the landscape. The map features Latin script for titles and explanatory texts in decorative cartouches. The color palette is earthy, with greens, browns, and ochres, typical of late 16th or early 17th-century cartographic work, and the print shows a central fold.","soldPrice":700,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:49.137Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":114845,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114846/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"hierosolyma urbs sancta, iudeae, totisque orientis longe clarissima\u2026 \n \n hand-colored. \n 13.5 x 17 inches (34 x 43 cm) to mat. finely framed. \n cologne, first edition 1575 (or later).: \n bird\u2019s-eye view of jerusalem from atop the mount of olives. the cartographers made use here of both recorded description as well as flight of imagination. latin text reads: \u201cezekiel v. this is jerusalem. i have placed it in the midst of the nations and the countries that are around about her.\u201d"},"estimateMax":700,"lotNumber":"90","title":{"en":"braun, georg & hogenberg, frans."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114846/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":400,"aiDescription":"This is a hand-colored engraved city view by Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg, titled \"HIEROSOLYMA VRBS SANCTA, IVDEAE, TOTIVSQVE ORIENTIS LONGE CLARISSIMA.\" The map depicts a detailed, walled aerial view of Jerusalem, showing numerous buildings, streets, and key landmarks within the city walls, situated amidst rolling hills. In the foreground, several figures in Ottoman-era attire are gathered, and a key with numbered locations is provided. The color palette includes greens, reds, and browns, enhancing the architectural and topographical details. This detailed city plan is characteristic of late 16th or early 17th-century urban cartography, with Latin script throughout.","soldPrice":550,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:49.138Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $700","currency":"USD","id":114846,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":550,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114847/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"beschreibung des heiligen landes. \n \n double-page colored woodcut map. \n 11.3 x 15 inches (28.5 x 38 cm). \n magdeburg, first edition 1581, (or later): \n cities colored in red, aside from hebron which may have been missed by the colorist. a flat-topped mount tabor sits prominently between the carmel and sea of galilee, beersheba, to the north of gaza, is just east of the coast.this is one of ten maps in b&uuml;nting's itinerarium sacrae scripturae, first published in 1581, in which the author, rewrote the bible as an illustrated travel book. other maps in the series attest to b&uuml;nting's imaginative approach to cartography, in which he depicts the the world in the form of a cloverleaf (with jerusalem at its center), europe as the queen of the world, and asia as a pegasus."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"91","title":{"en":"buenting, heinrich."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114847/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":550,"aiDescription":"This is a detailed historical map of the Holy Land, titled \"Beschreibung des Heiligen Landes.\" It is a cartographic work by Heinrich Bunting, likely from the late 16th century, depicting the biblical regions of Judea, Samaria, Galilee, and Arabia. The map features the Mediterranean Sea and various cities and geographical features, with many locations highlighted in red. The script is German, and it is a colored engraving with a clear, detailed presentation of the ancient landscape.","soldPrice":600,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.991Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $900","currency":"USD","id":114847,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":550,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114848/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"vue & description de la ville de jerusalem. \n \n double-page hand-colored copperplate engraving. \n 15.5 x 20 inches (39 x 51 cm) to mat. finely framed. \n amsterdam, first edition 1732 (or later): \n top third of the sheet displays a modern view of jerusalem after de bruyn while the bottom third contains illustrated vignettes of mount lebanon, and the tombs of zachariah, absalom and the kings. middle with explanatory text."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"92","title":{"en":"chatelain, henri abraham."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114848/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":550,"aiDescription":"This is an antique panoramic view and map of Jerusalem by Henri Abraham Chatelain, likely dating to the early 18th century. The main image provides a comprehensive vista of the city, highlighting its topography and architectural features. Below the panoramic view are textual descriptions in French, likely discussing the city's ancient kings and other historical curiosities. The bottom section presents five smaller vignettes, each depicting a specific site or landmark related to Jerusalem's history, adding visual and informational depth to the piece.","soldPrice":1100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.992Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $900","currency":"USD","id":114848,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114849/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"portion of the tribe of reuben. \n \n hand-colored. \n 11 x 13 inches (28 x 33 cm) to mat. finely framed. \n london, first edition 1650, (or later): \n this map depicts the inheritance of the tribe of reuben, sandwiched between the inheritance of gad to the north and the ammonites and moabites to the south. biblical scenes are depicted, such as the israelites crossing the jordan into eretz israel, elijah\u2019s fiery ascent to heaven and moses gazing upon the holy land from mount pisgah. the tribe's emblem, a shield, appears below the dedication. the map is dedicated to paulus pindar, a financier of fuller\u2019s historical and cartographical works."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"93","title":{"en":"fuller, thomas."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114849/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This is a historical map by Thomas Fuller, depicting a section of ancient Israel, specifically the territory of the Tribe of Reuben and the region of Moab. It is a colored engraving, likely from the 17th century, featuring various settlements, rivers, and mountainous terrain. The map includes decorative elements such as coats of arms and a cartouche with a scale bar, enhancing its visual appeal and historical context. The language on the map is Latin, consistent with cartography of the period.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.994Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $200","currency":"USD","id":114849,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114850/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"portion of the tribe of gad. \n \n hand-colored. \n 11 x 13 inches (28 x 33 cm) to mat. finely framed. \n london, first edition 1650, (or later): \n this map depicts the inheritance of the tribe of gad. the massacre of ephraimites at the jordan river is portrayed, as well as the impaling of the rebellious absalom and a king david pensively waiting at the gates of mahanaim to hear what became of his son.the tribe's emblem, a flag, appears in the bottom right corner of the map. the map is dedicated to hugonius windham, a financier of fuller\u2019s historical and cartographical works."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"94","title":{"en":"fuller, thomas."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114850/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This is a historical map by Thomas Fuller, focusing on the biblical region of Gilead and surrounding territories. The colored engraving, likely from the 17th century, depicts the tribal lands of Manasseh, Ephraim, and Gad, with geographical features such as rivers, lakes, and mountains. Decorative elements include a prominent coat of arms at the top and mythological figures at the bottom, along with a scale bar. The text on the map is in Latin, providing historical and geographical details relevant to the period.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.996Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $200","currency":"USD","id":114850,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114851/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"portion of the tribe of naphtali. \u201cnapthali est cerva emissa quae profert verba elegante\u201d. \n \n hand-colored. \n 11 x 13 inches (28 x 33 cm) to mat. finely framed. \n london, first edition 1650, (or later): \n this map depicts the inheritance of the tribe of menasseh, which occupied the northeastern galilee region. the biblical jael is depicted hammering into sissera\u2019s skull, saving the israelites from his army. nearby, accidental murderers flee their victims\u2019 blood-avengers claiming sanctuary in the city of refuge kadesh. the tribe's emblem, a hart, appears opposite the dedication. the map is dedicated to thomas bowyer, a financier of fuller\u2019s historical and cartographical works."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"95","title":{"en":"fuller, thomas."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114851/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This is a historical map by Thomas Fuller, illustrating the northern regions of ancient Israel, including the territories of the Tribes of Dan, Naphtali, Asher, and Zebulon. The colored engraving, likely from the 17th century, showcases significant biblical locations, rivers, and geographical features such as Mount Hermon and the Sea of Galilee. Decorative cartouches with coats of arms and a depiction of a deer add artistic detail. The map primarily uses Latin script for labels and titles, reflecting its period and scholarly intent.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.997Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $200","currency":"USD","id":114851,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114852/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"trans-jordanian portion of the tribe of menasseh. \u201cmanasseh ramus faec undus, ramus faecundus juxta fontem. \n \n hand-colored. \n 11 x 13 inches (28 x 33 cm) to mat. finely framed. \n london, first edition 1650, (or later): \n this map depicts the trans-jordanian inheritance of the tribe of menasseh, which occupied parts of today\u2019s northern jordan and the golan heights. jacob and laban are depicted making a treaty at jegar sahadutha, elijah receives miraculous sustenance from ravens and the armies of israel and og wage war outside of edrei. the map is dedicated to richard pigot, a financier of fuller\u2019s historical and cartographical works. the tribe's emblem, a tree, appears beside the dedication."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"96","title":{"en":"fuller, thomas."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114852/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This is a historical map by Thomas Fuller, illustrating the biblical region of Bashan and parts of Gilead, including territories of the Tribes of Naphtali and Gad. The colored engraving, likely from the 17th century, features various settlements, rivers, and distinct mountainous terrain. Decorative elements include two prominent coats of arms, one with a palm tree motif, and a cartouche with a scale bar. The map contains Latin script, providing geographical and historical context for the region.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.998Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $200","currency":"USD","id":114852,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":60,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114853/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"portion of the tribe of zebulun.\"zebulon ad portum marium ipse ad portu marium habitabit\". \n \n  \n 11 x 14 inches (28 x 35 cm) to mat. finely framed. \n london, first edition 1650, (or later): \n this map depicts the inheritance of the tribe of zebulun, which stretched between mount carmel and the sea of galilee. the tribe's emblem appears below the title. biblical scenes are portrayed in the locations they took place, with elijah slaying the prophets of baal on mount carmel. the map is dedicated to roger vivion, a financier of fuller\u2019s historical and cartographical works."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"97","title":{"en":"fuller, thomas."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114853/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":60,"aiDescription":"This is a historical map by Thomas Fuller, depicting the region of Galilee in ancient Israel, including the territories of Asher, Zebulon, and Issachar. The monochrome engraving, likely from the 17th century, illustrates prominent geographical features such as Mount Carmel, the Sea of Galilee (Tiberias), and numerous settlements. Decorative elements include a coat of arms in the upper left corner and a cartouche with a depiction of a ship. The map features Latin script for its labels and titles.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:46.999Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":114853,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114854/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"portion of the tribe of simeon. \u201cinstrumenta violentia in habitationibus ipsius\u201d. \n \n hand-colored. \n 11 x 13 inches (28 x 33 cm) to mat. finely framed. \n london, first edition 1650, (or later): \n this map depicts the inheritance of the tribe of simeon, as well as the land of the philistines. the tribe's emblem, a sword, appears below the title. biblical scenes are depicted, such as samson\u2019s tearing off the gates of dagon\u2019s temple and an angel comforting hagar at be\u2019er lahai roi. the map is dedicated to wilhelm honeywood, a financier of fuller\u2019s historical and cartographical works."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"98","title":{"en":"fuller, thomas."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114854/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This is a historical map by Thomas Fuller, depicting the Philistine territory and part of Judah, including the regions of Gerar and Kadesh. The colored engraving, likely from the 17th century, features numerous ancient cities, rivers, and desert landscapes, with military encampments and figures. Decorative elements include a prominent coat of arms on the right and a cartouche with a sword and shield motif below. The map contains Latin script, providing historical and geographical details.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:47Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $200","currency":"USD","id":114854,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114855/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"map of the israelites peregrination in the desert. \n \n  \n 13 x 8 inches (33 x 20 cm) sheet size."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"99","title":{"en":"(hondius - mercator)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114855/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This is a historical map by Hondius and Mercator, titled \"Hondius his Map of the Israelites peregrination in the Desart,\" depicting the route of the Israelites through the desert. The monochrome engraving, likely from the early 17th century, focuses on the Sinai Peninsula, Idumaea, and parts of the Arabian desert. The map is presented within a larger page of English text, detailing the journey and \"Holy places of the Desart.\" It features small fortifications and topographical details, including Mare Magnum (Mediterranean Sea).","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:47.002Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $200","currency":"USD","id":114855,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114856/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"\u201ciudaea seu terra sancta quae hebraeorum sive israelitarum in suas duodecim tribus divisa.\u201d \n \n hand-colored copperplate duoble-page map. \n 21 x 25 inches. \n paris, 1674 (or later):"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"100","title":{"en":"jaillot, alexis hubert."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114856/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This is a historical map by Alexis Hubert Jaillot, titled \"Judea Sive Terra Sancta in Duodecim Tribus Divisa,\" depicting the Holy Land divided into the twelve tribes. This large, colored engraving from the late 17th or early 18th century shows the territories of ancient Israel, with coastal areas, deserts, and tribal divisions clearly delineated. The map includes decorative cartouches, one with cherubic figures and another with a crest, providing geographical and historical context in Latin and likely other languages.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:47.003Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":114856,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114857/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"\"a plan of jerusalem according to josephus and y rabbies. / the elevation of the temple of jerusalem\u2026\" \n \n colored copperplate engraving by p. simms. \n 24.5 x 18 (62 x 46 cm) sheet size. \n c. 1750:"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"101","title":{"en":"(jerusalem)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114857/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This is an antique hand-colored copperplate engraving titled 'A Plan of Jerusalem according to Josephus and Varries,' depicting Jerusalem and related biblical themes. The print includes multiple vignettes, such as 'The Elevation of the Temple of Jerusalem,' 'The Jewish Priest on the Day of Expiation,' 'The Jewish High Priest in his Pontifical Habit,' 'The Golden Candlestick,' 'The Brazen Laver,' and 'A View of the Inner Porch Altar, with the Feast of Tabernacles.' The central image is a detailed bird's-eye map of Jerusalem, with surrounding scenes illustrating religious figures, architectural details, and ceremonial events, all with English captions. The vibrant colors highlight key features and figures in the historical and religious depictions.","soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:04.293Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":114857,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114858/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"eliyah mizrachi [super-commentary to rashi on the pentateuch]. \n \n f. 280 only, with hebrew map of eretz israel on verso. \n folio. \n (venice, 1545): \n elijah mizrachi\u2019s map of the holy land first appeared in the venice 1523 edition of his bible commentary. although primitively drawn, it correctly notes the borders of eretz israel and the places recorded in the book of deuteronomy. see e. & g. wajntraub, hebrew maps of the holy land (1992) pp. 19-21."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"102","title":{"en":"mizrachi, elijah."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114858/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This item is an antique printed leaf from a Hebrew text by Elijah Mizrachi, featuring a diagram and accompanying commentary. The diagram illustrates a conceptual or logical flow, with several rectangular nodes connected by lines, including terms like 'כסף' (silver/money) and 'ארץ ישראל' (Land of Israel). The main body of the leaf consists of dense Hebrew text, likely a scholarly or religious commentary. The page exhibits some wear, with a ragged edge along the top, indicative of its age and material as a historical paper artifact.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:04.295Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $200","currency":"USD","id":114858,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":350,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114859/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"\u201cierusalem civitas sancta\u2026 hodei uero colonai turcae\u201d \n \n on verso, 11 lines of hebrew text in praise of jerusalem. from: cosmographia universalis. \n 12.5 x 16 (32 x 41 cm) sheet size. \n basel, first edition 1550 (or later): \n double page bird\u2019s-eye view of jerusalem and surrounding hills from mount of olives. jerusalem is depicted in its current ottoman state with its skyline defined by numerous minarets. bottom of page contains text describing jericho."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"103","title":{"en":"m&uuml;nster, sebastian"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114859/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":350,"aiDescription":"This is an antique woodcut map by Sebastian Münster, titled 'Ierusalem ciuitas sancta olim metrop&otilde;lis regni Iudaici hodie uero colonia Turcz.' The map provides a detailed panoramic view of Jerusalem, depicting numerous buildings, hills, and a river, with the name 'Jerusalem' prominently displayed. Below the map, there are two columns of Latin text describing the city, and a smaller illustration of a plant labeled 'Iericho'. The work is a historical geographical illustration, providing insights into the perceived layout and importance of Jerusalem during the period of its creation, likely in the 16th century given Münster's activity.","soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:04.296Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":114859,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":350,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114860/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"la secunde table generale selon ptol. from: \u201cla cosmographie universelle.\u201d \n \n double-page. french text on verso. \n 11 x 14 inches (28 x 36 cm) to mat. framed. \n basel, 1555 (first edition: 1540): \n munster's depiction of ptolemy\u2019s world map. both asia and africa extend endlessly, while the atlantic ocean ends abruptly with a straight line of land. the ornate border portrays the winds as puffing putti."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"104","title":{"en":"munster, sebastian."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114860/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":350,"aiDescription":"This is an antique woodcut map, 'La Secunde Table Generale selon Ptol.' by Sebastian Münster, depicting a Ptolemaic world map. The map shows the known world in an arcuate projection, with continents labeled 'Africa,' 'Asia,' and 'Europa.' Surrounding the map are intricate borders filled with decorative clouds and human figures, including cherubic faces. The map features Latin place names and geographical details, representing an early modern understanding of global geography based on Ptolemy's work. The cartography and decorative elements are characteristic of 16th-century mapmaking.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:04.297Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":114860,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114861/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"\u201cterra sancta. a petro laicstain perlustrata, et ab eius ore e t schedis a christiano schrot in tabulam redacta.\u201d \n \n hand-colored copperplate map, double-page. \n 15 x 20.5 inches (38 x 52 cm) to mat. finely framed. \n antwerp, first edition 1584 (or later): \n based on christian sgrothen (christian schrot)\u2019s 9-sheet map of palestine (1570) and modeled after sources by the dutch astronomer petrus laiksteen collected during his travels to the holy land. the map marks the shore line from beirut to gaza with fanciful details such as fictitious bays and peninsulas. medallions in the cartouche at upper right illustrate biblical scenes from the life of jesus, with a dramatic vignette of jonah thrown to a large whale at lower left."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"105","title":{"en":"ortelius, abraham."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114861/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":500,"aiDescription":"This is a hand-colored antique map, 'Terra Sancta' by Abraham Ortelius, depicting the Holy Land. The map showcases detailed geography, including rivers, towns, and regions like 'Iudaea,' 'Galilaea,' and 'Mare Mortuum' (Dead Sea). It features decorative elements such as an elaborate title cartouche, a scale, and two smaller cartouches at the top right, one adorned with figures. A notable visual feature is a sea monster and a ship located in the 'Mare Mediterraneum' (Mediterranean Sea) at the bottom left. The map's vibrant hand-coloring highlights geographical features and decorative elements, indicating a mid-to-late 16th-century production.","soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:04.298Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $900","currency":"USD","id":114861,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":350,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114862/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"typus chorographicus, celebrium locorum in regno iudae et israhel. [\u201cchorography of the most important places in the kingdoms of judah and israel\u201d]. \n \n double-page copperplate map. \n 15 x 19 inches (38 x 48 cm) to mat. finely framed. \n antwerp, first edition 1590 (or later): \n map stretches from phoenicia to egypt. amman (philadelphia) is mapped as far north as the sea of galilee while petra is placed in the sinai by el-arish (rhinocorura). although dated 1586, the map was first published in antwerp in 1590."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"106","title":{"en":"ortelius, abraham."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114862/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":350,"aiDescription":"This is an uncolored antique map titled 'Typus Chorographicus, Celebrium Locorum in Regno Iudae et Israel' by Abraham Ortelius, based on a design by Tilemann Stella. The map delineates the ancient kingdoms of Judah and Israel, showing regions like 'Galilaea,' 'Samaria,' and 'Iudaea,' along with 'Mare Mediterraneum' and 'Jordanis fluvius.' It features two ornate cartouches, one containing the title and another in the lower right corner, and a detailed descriptive text block in the upper left. The detailed topography and Latin inscriptions are characteristic of 16th-century cartography, offering a historical perspective on the Holy Land's geography.","soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:04.300Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":114862,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":550,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114863/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"abrahami patriarchae peregrinatio et vita [\u201cthe wanderings and life of abraham the patriarch.\u201d] \n \n double-page engraved map. \n 15 x 19 inches (38 x 48 cm) to mat. finely framed. \n antwerp, first edition 1590 (or later): \n a strong impression. since this map is uncolored, the quality of the engraving is most visible. \u201cthe wanderings of abraham is among the most elaborate of ortelius's compositions. it demonstrates his combined skills as a cartographer and an artist, and his accomplishment as an historian\u201d (kenneth nebenzahl)."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"107","title":{"en":"ortelius, abraham."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114863/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":550,"aiDescription":"This is an uncolored antique map, 'Abraham Patriarchae Peregrinatio, et Vita' by Abraham Ortelius, depicting the travels of Abraham. The central map illustrates the geographical path of Abraham's journey, focusing on the Middle East with a smaller inset map of the region. Surrounding the central map is a decorative border composed of 22 circular vignettes, each illustrating a different episode from Abraham's life. The map includes Latin inscriptions for geographical features and in the title cartouche. This detailed work serves as both a geographical map and a narrative illustration of biblical history, typical of late 16th-century cartography.","soldPrice":800,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:04.301Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $900","currency":"USD","id":114863,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":1500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114864/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ortelius, abraham. tabula itineraria ex illustri peutingerorum bibliotheca quae augustae vindel. eight segments composed on four separate sheets. \n \n hand-colored. \n each 17 x 22 inches (43 x 56 cm) to mat. each finely framed (uniform). \n antwerp, first edition 1598 (or later): \n tabula peutingeriana (\"the peutinger map\") is an illustrated itinerarium showing the layout of the cursus publicus, i.e. the road network of the entire roman empire. comprising four double-page unjoined mapsheets, it stretches from england\u2019s south east all the way across europe and north africa to india. the holy land is displayed in the lower half of segment vi."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"108","title":{"en":"(peutinger map)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114864/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":1500,"aiDescription":"This is a hand-colored antique map, a segment from the 'Tabula Itineraria ex Illustri Peutingerorum Bibliotheca,' often referred to as the Peutinger Map. The map is presented in two horizontal sections, depicting ancient Roman roads and settlements, with Latin labels. It features a decorative title cartouche resembling a draped cloth in the upper left, stating its origin from the Peutinger library. The map employs a unique, highly compressed and elongated projection, highlighting routes rather than geographical accuracy. The hand-coloring distinguishes land from water and emphasizes features, reflecting a historical road map tradition.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:04.302Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $3,000","currency":"USD","id":114864,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":450,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114865/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"tabula nova terrae sanctae. \n \n  \n 17 x 22 inches (40 x 56 cm) to mat. finely framed. \n vienna, first edition 1541 (or later): \n this easterly-oriented map displays the land of israel from dan (north of sidon) to beersheba. the lake of merom is called the sea of galilee and is of equal size to the real sea of galilee (mare tiberiabis)."},"estimateMax":700,"lotNumber":"109","title":{"en":"(ptolemy)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114865/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":450,"aiDescription":"This is an uncolored antique map, 'Tabula Noua Terra Sanctae,' attributed to Ptolemy, depicting the Holy Land. The map presents a detailed representation of the region, including 'Mare Mediterraneum,' 'Galilee,' 'Samaria,' and 'Iudaea,' with various tribal territories like 'Trib. Aser' and 'Trib. Nephtali' indicated. A grid of latitude and longitude is present around the map's borders. The style is typical of early modern cartography based on classical sources, with Latin text identifying geographical features and regions. The map's uncolored state emphasizes its detailed topographical and textual information.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:04.303Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $700","currency":"USD","id":114865,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":450,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114866/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"quarta asiae tabula. \n \n double-page woodcut map. \n 16 x 22 inches (40 x 56 cm) to mat. finely framed. \n rome, first edition 1507 (later issue).: \n shows much of the middle east, from cyprus to the persian gulf. an imagined peninsula extends from jaffa to gaza while the carmel mountain range extends from the ocean to the jordan. jerusalem is marked with a cross."},"estimateMax":700,"lotNumber":"110","title":{"en":"(ptolemy)."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114866/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":450,"aiDescription":"This is an uncolored antique map titled 'Quarta Asiae Tabula,' attributed to Ptolemy, focusing on a portion of Asia, including the Middle East. The map depicts regions such as 'Mesopotamia,' 'Syria,' 'Arabia Deserta,' 'Arabiae Felicis Pars,' and 'Aegypti Pars,' along with 'Mare Syriacum' and 'Sinus Arabicus.' Mountain ranges are depicted stylistically with jagged lines. A grid of latitude and longitude is visible along the edges. The map features Latin inscriptions for all geographical names and is characteristic of cartographic works from the 15th or 16th century based on Ptolemaic geography.","soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:04.304Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $700","currency":"USD","id":114866,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":450,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114867/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"terra sancta xxiii- nova tabula. \n \n double-page woodcut map. \n 11 x 14 inches (28 x 36 cm) to mat. finely framed. \n basel, first edition 1545 (or later).: \n oriented toward the west, depicts both sides of the jordan and the 12 portions of the tribes. the last few encampments of the israelite\u2019s journey to the holy land are marked, and a snake on a copper pole alludes to some of their travails. also shown is a shepherd drawing water for his flock and a burning sodom amidst the dead sea."},"estimateMax":700,"lotNumber":"111","title":{"en":"(ptolemy)."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114867/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":450,"aiDescription":"This is an antique map titled \"TERRA SANCTA XXIII. NOVA TABULA,\" attributed to Ptolemy. It depicts the Holy Land, focusing on the region of ancient Palestine with detailed topography including mountains, rivers, and coastal areas. The map is likely a woodcut or engraving from an early modern period, possibly 16th or 17th century, judging by its style and the reference to Ptolemy. It features a decorative cartouche with Latin text providing additional geographical information, and includes numerous place names in Latin, indicating a historical and geographical subject matter.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:01.775Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $700","currency":"USD","id":114867,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":450,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114868/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"tabula asiae iiii. \n \n double-page woodcut map. \n 11.5 x 15 inches (29 x 38) to mat. finely framed. \n c. 1515 (or later): \n this map features syria, the holy land, iraq (i.e. babylonia), part of iran (i.e. mesopotamia), the northern portion of saudi arabia, southern turkey and armenia. in the lower right is the mouth of the euphrates river in the persian gulf. at lower left is the northern part of the red sea. cyprus is to the west of syria."},"estimateMax":700,"lotNumber":"112","title":{"en":"(ptolemy)."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114868/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":450,"aiDescription":"This is an antique map titled \"TABVLA ASIAE IIII,\" attributed to Ptolemy, detailing a portion of Asia, specifically the regions of Syria, Mesopotamia, and Arabia Deserta. The map, likely an engraving from the early modern period, features classical geographical understanding with various cities, rivers, and mountain ranges labeled. It includes two decorative text blocks providing further details, and its script is Latin. The map exhibits grid lines along its borders and is presented on what appears to be aged paper.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:01.782Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $700","currency":"USD","id":114868,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":150,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114869/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"soria et terra santa nuova tavola. \n \n engraved in the italian style with a stippled sea (later editions contain a ship). \n 8 x 11 (20 x 28 cm) to mat. finely framed. \n venice, first edition 1561 (or later): \n a handsome map detailing the greater levant, with attention given to its mountain ranges and rivers. the grave of the biblical job is marked northeast of the sea of galilee."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"113","title":{"en":"ruscelli, girolamo."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114869/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This is an antique map titled \"SORIA ET TERRA SANTA NVOVA TAVOLA\" by Girolamo Ruscelli. The map depicts Syria and the Holy Land, including the island of Cyprus and the Mediterranean Sea. Likely an engraving from the 16th century, it shows topographical features like mountains and coastlines, with numerous place names. The script is Latin, and the overall aesthetic suggests a historical cartographic work intended for geographical reference during the early modern period.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:01.789Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":114869,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":700,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114870/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"destruccio iherosolime [\u201cdestruction of jerusalem.\u201d] \n \n double-page woodcut by michael wohlgemuth and hans pleydenwurff from the nuremberg chronicle. \n 15.5 x 22 inches (38 x 56 cm) to mat. finely framed. \n nuremberg, first edition 1493 (or later): \n this fantasy view of the holy city is taken from hartmann schedel\u2019s liber chronicarum (f. lxiiii). schedel (1440-1514) was a german humanist and historian. his book, more commonly known as the nuremberg chronicle, divides world history into six ages - from creation until the present (1493). the work owes its extreme popularity to the fine woodcuts by the artists wolgemuth and preydenwurff. many of these woodcuts are sheer fantasy, such as that of the present destruction of jerusalem. nonetheless, historians find of value those woodcuts that reflect the reality of several contemporary towns. in the left foreground solomon\u2019s temple goes up in flames while spectators converse nonchalantly. at the extreme right is the road to bethlehem, south of jerusalem. the verso (f. lxiii) includes a woodcut scene of the last king of judea, zedekiah, blinded and led away into babylonian captivity by the wicked nebuchadnezzar. the facing page is surrounded by the the last prophets and kings of old judea: haggai and malachi, joachim and zerubabel."},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"114","title":{"en":"schedel, hartmann."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114870/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":700,"aiDescription":"This is a historical print featuring a panoramic view of the city of Jerusalem, titled \"SESTIVAQ IHEROSOLIME.\" Attributed to Hartmann Schedel, it is likely a woodcut from a 15th-century chronicle, specifically the Nuremberg Chronicle. The print captures a detailed depiction of the city's architecture, including numerous buildings, walls, and a mosque-like structure, set within a hilly landscape. The image is accompanied by Latin text above, indicating its origin in a printed book and providing contextual information about the city. The artwork showcases an early Western European perspective of an important biblical city.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:01.796Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":114870,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":350,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114871/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"hierosolyma, templum salomois. [\u201csolomon\u2019s temple, jerusalem\u201d]. \n \n half-page woodcut by michael wohlgemuth from the nuremberg chronicle. \n 15 x 9.5 inches (38 x 24 cm) to mat. finely framed. \n nuremberg, first edition 1493 (or later): \n an quasi-symmetrical depiction of jerusalem at the height of its grandeur, with solomon\u2019s temple in the heart of the city."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"115","title":{"en":"schedel, hartmann."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114871/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":350,"aiDescription":"This is an antique print, attributed to Hartmann Schedel, depicting a walled city identified as \"HIEROSOLIMA\" (Jerusalem), with the prominent dome of \"TEMPLUM SALOMONIS\" at its center. Likely a woodcut from the 15th-century Nuremberg Chronicle, it presents a stylized, bird's-eye view of the city, enclosed by fortifications. The print is hand-colored and includes extensive Latin text above and to the sides, indicating its origin as an illustrated page from a historical chronicle. The overall imagery evokes a medieval or early Renaissance representation of a biblical city.","soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:01.804Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":114871,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":450,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114872/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"canaan. hand-colored copperplate map. \n \n \u201cthe description of palestine\u201d on verso. \n 16 x 20 inches (41 x 52 cm) to mat. finely framed. \n london, 1651 (i.e. 1611) or later: \n john speede (1552-1629) was a renowned english historian and mapmaker. according to the imprint, the map was \u201cbegun by mr. john more, continued and finished by john speede.\u201d the map was reissued several times and resembles ortelius\u2019 palestine after s. tilemannus. the plan of jerusalem (upper left) is after arias montanus. title cartouche shows moses and aaron each holding one of the tablets along with respective iconographic elements and with central tetragrammaton. the jerusalem inset is surrounded by vignettes of temple vessels. emblems of the tribes, signifying the division of the land, appropriately placed throughout the map. also displayed is the route of the israelite exodus from egypt."},"estimateMax":700,"lotNumber":"116","title":{"en":"speede, john & john more"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114872/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":450,"aiDescription":"This is a detailed and decorative map of Canaan, created by John Speede and John More, titled \"CANAAN.\" Dating to 1651, this hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the biblical land of Canaan, extending to parts of Egypt and the Red Sea. The map features an inset plan of Jerusalem, numerous biblical scenes, allegorical figures, and decorative borders with coats of arms and a compass rose. Place names are in English, and it includes sailing ships in the sea, reflecting 17th-century cartographic artistry and religious scholarship.","soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:01.811Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $700","currency":"USD","id":114872,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114873/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"\u201cchorographia terrae sanctae in angustiorem formam redacta, et ex variis auctoribvs a multis expurgata.\u201d \n \n copperplate map, two sheets conjoined. \n 15 x 36 inches (38 x 96 cm) sheet size. \n antwerp, first edition 1632 (or later): \n the map ranges from syria and tyre southward as far as the sinai, egypt and thebes. the city of ramesse is indicated as the starting point of the exodus and the wandering of the jews into the desert and across the red sea \u2013 where pharaoh is shown inundated by the returning waters following moses\u2019 parting of the sea. in the sinai, we can follow the footsteps of the jews to mount sinai, where moses is depicted throwing down the tablets. heading northward, the lands claimed by the various tribes of israel are beautifully detailed along with major cities, camps, roads, and trade routes. the mediterranean is decorated with sailing ships and in the lower left quadrant, a surveying tool between two censors. surrounding the map proper on the left, right, and lower margins, there are as many as 19 inset maps and vignettes. the largest and most central of these is a stunning city plan of jerusalem - after villalpando\u2019s \u2018hierosolymae veteris imago\u2019 - which notes the various important buildings located there. other images include the ark of the covenant, israelite coins, roman antiquities, views of a menorah, various angels and a plan of the temple. all in all a most attractive holy land map."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"117","title":{"en":"tirinus, jacobus."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114873/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"aiDescription":"This is a large, elaborate map of the Holy Land, titled \"TYPOGRAPHICA TERRAE SANCTAE...\" by Jacobus Tirinus. The map is likely a copperplate engraving from the 17th century, presented in a horizontal, panoramic format. It details geographical features, cities, and tribal divisions, with a prominent oval cartouche showing a historical or mythical event in the center. The borders are richly decorated with numerous vignettes depicting biblical artifacts, altars, temples, and scenes, all labeled in Latin, making it a significant work of biblical cartography.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:01.818Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $900","currency":"USD","id":114873,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":450,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114874/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"de stadt ierusalem. \n \n double-page colored map. \n 16 x 21.5 inches (41 x 52 cm). \n amsterdam, c. 1700: \n plan of ancient jerusalem from a dutch bible after villalpando. here the streets of jerusalem have been built up and 60 sites have been numbered and identified. lower left the temple as a renaissance palace and lower right a panoramic view of the city. at left and right are temple vessels."},"estimateMax":700,"lotNumber":"118","title":{"en":"(villalpando, juan bautista)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114874/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":450,"aiDescription":"This is a detailed and vibrant map titled \"DE STADT IERUSALEM,\" attributed to Juan Bautista Villalpando. It presents a plan of Jerusalem, likely a copperplate engraving from the 17th or 18th century, hand-colored with red roofs and green landscape. The map is surrounded by numerous smaller vignettes depicting biblical artifacts like the Ark of the Covenant, the Golden Candlestick, and the Temple of Solomon. The labels and descriptions are in Dutch and Latin, indicating a Dutch publication, offering a comprehensive historical and religious representation of the ancient city.","soldPrice":550,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:01.826Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $700","currency":"USD","id":114874,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":550,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114875/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"orbis terrarum. tabula recens emendata et in lucem edita. \n \n hand-colored. \n 12.5 x 19 inches (32 x 48 cm) to mat. \n amsterdam, first edition 1663 (or later).: \n handsome and colorful map of the world, with two inset astronomical diagrams. each corner charmingly depicts the inhabitants, flora and fauna of the continents. visscher's artistic style set the standard for many later cartographers."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"119","title":{"en":"visscher, nicholas."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114875/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":550,"aiDescription":"This is an exquisitely decorative world map titled \"ORBIS TERRARUM TABULA RECENS EMENDATA ET IN LUCEM EDITA PER N. VISSCHER,\" by Nicholas Visscher. The map, likely a hand-colored copperplate engraving from the late 17th century, features two large celestial spheres depicting the Northern and Southern hemispheres. The borders are richly adorned with allegorical figures, mythological creatures, animals, and scenes, making it a prime example of Dutch cartography from the Golden Age. Continents and oceans are labeled in Latin, reflecting contemporary geographical knowledge and artistic embellishment.","soldPrice":550,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:01.827Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $900","currency":"USD","id":114875,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":450,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114876/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"\u201ctabula terrae canaan abrahae tempore et ante adventum filior. israel cum vicinis et finitimis regionib.\u201d hand-colored copperplate map, engraved by pieter van der heyden. <<with hebrew place-names.>> \n \n  \n 13 x 22.5 inches. framed. \n antwerp, christopher plantin, 1572 (or later).: \n from: plantin\u2019s bible polyglot. a map of the holy land region during the time of abraham with several locations recorded in hebrew."},"estimateMax":700,"lotNumber":"120","title":{"en":"montanus, benedictus arias."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114876/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":450,"aiDescription":"This is an antique map titled \"TABVLA TERRA CANAAN,\" by Benedictus Arias Montanus. The map, likely a copperplate engraving from the late 16th or early 17th century, depicts the land of Canaan and surrounding regions including parts of Assyria and Chaldea. It features detailed topography with rivers, mountains, and numerous place names in Latin, and also incorporates some Hebrew script for key locations. The bottom border includes decorative elements such as sailing ships and a sea monster, reflecting contemporary cartographic styles.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:01.828Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $700","currency":"USD","id":114876,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114877/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"palaestina ex monumentis veteribus illustrata. <<two editions.>> \n \n title printed in red and black with engraved device, and additional engraved allegorical title. with engraved foldouts, including several maps, numismatic text illustrations, etc. \n light wear. contemporary vellum and later marbled boards. thick 4to. sold not subject to return. \n utrecht, 1714: and nuremberg 1716 \n another copy. utrecht, 1714 (bound into two volumes)."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"121","title":{"en":"reland, hadrian"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114877/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":300,"aiDescription":"This is a historical book titled \"HADRIANI RELANDI PALAESTINA EX MONUMENTIS VETERIBUS ILLUSTRATA,\" published in 1716. The book's subject matter is ancient Palestine, drawing on old monuments for illustration, and is divided into three parts with necessary geographical tables. The title page features Latin text printed in black and red, indicating it was published in Nuremberg by Petrus Conradus Monath. A circular emblem depicting a landscape with a tree and classical structures is centrally placed on the title page, surrounded by Latin text.","soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:00.449Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":114877,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":250,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114878/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(anti-semitic exhibition poster). text in sebo-croat. [\u201chow is it so?!? the jews are comfortable with the bolsheviks. the jews are comfortable with the plutocrats. why? because bolshevism and the plutocracy are the works of the jews!\u2019]. \n \n  \n 28 x 19.9 inches (71 x 50.5 cm). linen-backed. \n belgrade, serbia, 1941.: \n issued in connection with an anti-masonic / anti-semitic exhibition held in belgrade, nazi-occupied serbia."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"122","title":{"en":"(holocaust)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114878/view","tags":["uscollectibles_militaria","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":250,"aiDescription":"This is an anti-Semitic propaganda poster from the Holocaust period, featuring a caricatured stout man with a Star of David and a Soviet hammer and sickle symbol, flanked by bags of money. The poster, predominantly black and yellow, uses a dark color scheme for its text block. The Cyrillic script questions why Jews prosper under both Bolsheviks and plutocrats, concluding that Bolshevism and plutocracy are Jewish endeavors. The artwork is characterized by its bold lines and exaggerated features, typical of propaganda from the era.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:00.451Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":114878,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114879/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(anti-semitic exhibition poster). text in sebo-croat. [\u201cas you wish, the comintern has been disbanded.\u201d] \n \n stalin invites roosevelt and churchill to join him at a conference table under which communist jews study their \u201cplan to bolshevize england and america.\u201d \n 28 x 19.9 inches (71 x 50.5 cm). linen-backed. \n belgrade, serbia, 1941.: \n issued in connection with an anti-masonic / anti-semitic exhibition held in belgrade, nazi-occupied serbia."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"123","title":{"en":"(holocaust)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114879/view","tags":["uscollectibles_militaria","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":250,"aiDescription":"This is an anti-Semitic propaganda poster from the Holocaust period, depicting caricatured figures seated around a table, with a large figure prominently standing on the table. The large figure, marked with a Star of David and a Soviet hammer and sickle, addresses two smaller, also caricatured, figures, with text in Cyrillic at the top stating \"I acted according to your wishes, the Comintern is dissolved.\" The table cloth is lifting to reveal more caricatured faces and a document referencing \"plans for a Bolshevik England and America.\" The poster uses a yellow background and features a grotesque style common in propaganda of the time.","soldPrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:00.452Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":114879,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":450,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114880/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(advertizing poster). carmel mizrachi vineyards. moses before pharoah in striking composition, tones of deep red and gold. hebrew text in praise of the wines from rishon le-zion and zichron ya\u2019akov. \n \n  \n linen-backed. small tear, light stains. 24 x 37 inches (61 x 94 cm). \n (1930\u2019s):"},"estimateMax":700,"lotNumber":"124","title":{"en":"(israel)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114880/view","tags":["uscollectibles_promotional","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":450,"aiDescription":"This artwork from Israel depicts a scene related to the Exodus narrative, featuring a seated figure with a pharaonic headdress, deep in thought, and another bearded figure in a hooded garment holding a goblet. The style suggests a block print or woodcut, characterized by strong lines and a limited color palette of red, black, and yellow tones. Hebrew text is prominently displayed across the top and central part of the image, likely narrating a passage from the Torah or a related text. The background and garments show intricate patterns and designs, possibly inspired by ancient Near Eastern art.","soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:00.453Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $700","currency":"USD","id":114880,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":850,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114881/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"the second maccabiah. \n \n poster designed by franz kraus. small format. \n 9.5 x 13.5 inches (23.5 x 34.5 cm). \n bnei brak, 1935:"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"125","title":{"en":"(israel)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114881/view","tags":["usmemorabilia_sportsmemorabilia","usmemorabilia","usmemorabilia_all"],"directSalePrice":850,"aiDescription":"This is a vintage Israeli poster advertising the \"Second Maccabiah\" in Tel-Aviv, April 1935. The poster features a strong, heroic figure in the foreground holding a pole, set against a stylized backdrop of Tel-Aviv cityscapes and a rising sun with a Star of David emblem. The color palette is dominated by oranges, blues, and browns, typical of early 20th-century graphic design. Text is presented in both Hebrew and English, making it accessible to a broader audience for this international sporting event.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:00.454Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":114881,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114882/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(exhibition poster). \u201ctokyo designers space - open gallery.\u201d text in english, hebrew, and japanese. including stereotypical tableau of religio-zionist iconography. \n \n designed by david tartakover. \n linen-backed. 27.5 x 38.5 inches (69 x 97 cm). \n 1982:"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"126","title":{"en":"(israel)."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114882/view","tags":["uscollectibles_promotional","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This is a vibrant Israeli graphic design poster by David Tartakover, advertising an exhibition of his work at Tokyo Designer Space, Open Gallery in 1982. The poster is a collage of diverse elements, including a large red sun with palm trees and a mountain, and smaller images of people, stamps, and various symbols, reflecting a postmodern aesthetic. Hebrew, Japanese, and English text are integrated into the design. Notable visual features include a portrait of David Ben-Gurion, a camel, a cactus, and what appears to be a military parade, creating a rich tapestry of Israeli and artistic imagery.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:00.455Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":114882,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114883/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"\u201ca happy new year.\u201d text in hebrew and english. \n \n designed by david tartakover. \n linen-backed. 27.5 x 38.5 inches (69 x 97 cm). \n 1990:"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"127","title":{"en":"(israel)."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114883/view","tags":["usdecor_holiday","usdecor","usdecor_all"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This photographic poster features a weathered, dark-colored vintage suitcase with metal corner protectors and a sturdy handle. The suitcase bears several travel-related stickers and tags, including a prominent circular yellow sticker with Hebrew text \"שנה טובה\" (Shana Tova) and \"HAPPY NEW YEAR\" in English. The image is a conceptual piece, possibly related to themes of migration, memory, or Jewish identity in Israel, given the Hebrew New Year greeting. The dark background emphasizes the object's texture and worn appearance.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:00.456Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":114883,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":150,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114884/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"\u201chappy new year.\u201d text in hebrew and english. \n \n designed by david tartakover. \n linen-backed. 27.5 x 38.5 inches (69 x 97 cm). \n 1987:"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"128","title":{"en":"(israel)."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114884/view","tags":["usdecor_holiday","usdecor","usdecor_all"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This photographic poster from Israel depicts a glass bottle, possibly a soda bottle, filled with a golden-yellow liquid, against a stark black background. A piece of dark fabric or rag is inserted into the bottle's opening, resembling a Molotov cocktail. A red label or band with Hebrew text \"שנה טובה\" (Shana Tova) and \"Happy New Year\" in English is wrapped around the bottle. The image creates a striking juxtaposition of a festive greeting with an object symbolizing protest or conflict, likely conveying a political or social commentary related to Israel.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:00.458Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":114884,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":60,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114885/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(film poster). skrzypek na dachu [\u201cfiddler on the roof.\u201d] text in english and polish. \n \n designed by wiesław wałkuski. \n linen-backed. 40 x 29.5 inches (101.6 x 75 cm). \n warsaw, 1971.:"},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"129","title":{"en":"(poland)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114885/view","tags":["usmemorabilia_entertainment","usmemorabilia","usmemorabilia_all"],"directSalePrice":60,"aiDescription":"This is a Polish movie poster for the film \"Fiddler on the Roof,\" released in 1971. The artwork features a close-up of a bearded man, eyes closed, seemingly playing a violin made of a charred, smoking log. The imagery evokes the iconic fiddler from the musical, symbolizing the precarious balance of tradition and change. The text is in Polish and English, listing the movie title, director Norman Jewison, and starring Topol, along with the film's accolades of \"3 OSKARY\" (3 Oscars). The painting style is soft and somewhat impressionistic, with a muted blue background.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:00.459Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":114885,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":60,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114886/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"miesiac pamieci narodowej [\u201cnational remembrance month.\u201d] \n \n designed by marek ploza-dolinski. \n linen-backed. 29.5 x 39.9 inches (74.9 x 101.3 cm). \n 1985:"},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"130","title":{"en":"(poland)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114886/view","tags":["uscollectibles_militaria","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":60,"aiDescription":"This is a poignant Polish poster for \"Miesiąc Pamięci Narodowej\" (Month of National Remembrance), featuring a single, stark rose with petals striped in black and white, resembling concentration camp uniforms. The stem of the rose is depicted as barbed wire, emphasizing the suffering and imprisonment of the Holocaust. A subtle pink triangular symbol, likely a reference to the badges used in concentration camps, is visible on one of the rose petals. The image is set against a somber black background, enhancing the powerful and solemn message of remembrance.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:00.460Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":114886,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":40,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114887/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(film poster). \u201cdiaspora: history of polish jews, 1965-1990.\u201d directed by leopold r. nowak. text in polish and english. \n \n designed by mieczyslaw gorowski. \n linen-backed. 40.5 x 29.5 inches (102.9 x 75 cm). \n 1990:"},"estimateMax":70,"lotNumber":"131","title":{"en":"(poland)."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114887/view","tags":["usmemorabilia_entertainment","usmemorabilia","usmemorabilia_all"],"directSalePrice":40,"aiDescription":"This is a Polish poster for the film \"Diaspora: History of Polish Jews 1965-1990,\" featuring a haunting image of a figure in a hat and coat casting a long, dark shadow over countless footprints. The footprints are interspersed with Hebrew script, suggesting a journey or exodus. The poster uses a dark, somber palette with earthy tones for the ground and a stark contrast for the figures. It visually represents the diaspora and the historical narrative of Polish Jews.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:01.739Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $70","currency":"USD","id":114887,"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":80,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114888/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(film poster). austeria [\u201cthe inn.] \n \n designed by andrzej pagowski. \n linen-backed. (27 x 38 inches) 68.5 x 96.5 cm. \n 1982: \n based on a 1966 novel of the same name by julian stryjkowski, \u201causteria\u201d directed by jerzy kawalerowicz, takes place during the opening days of world war i in a jewish inn in galicia where several refugees of differing ethnic origins seek shelter."},"estimateMax":180,"lotNumber":"132","title":{"en":"(poland)."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114888/view","tags":["usmemorabilia_entertainment","usmemorabilia","usmemorabilia_all"],"directSalePrice":80,"aiDescription":"This is a Polish film poster for \"Austeria,\" an item from Poland. It depicts a cloaked figure, likely a Jewish man wearing a tallit, with his face obscured by shadow, revealing only a single, glowing candle flame at the center. The black background emphasizes the figure, whose hands are visible holding the edges of the garment. The poster's dark and mysterious imagery suggests themes of contemplation, tradition, or hidden narratives related to the film's subject.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:01.740Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $180","currency":"USD","id":114888,"estimateMin":120},{"startPrice":60,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114889/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(theater poster). skrzypek na dachu [\u201cfiddler on the roof.\u201d] text in english and polish simulating a musical score. \n \n designed by stasys eidrigevicius. \n linen-backed. 27 x 38 inches (68.6 x 96.5 cm). \n wroclaw, 1991.:"},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"133","title":{"en":"(poland)."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114889/view","tags":["usmemorabilia_entertainment","usmemorabilia","usmemorabilia_all"],"directSalePrice":60,"aiDescription":"This is a Polish theatrical poster for \"Fiddler on the Roof,\" titled \"Skrzypek na Dachu.\" The artwork features a surreal, oversized head with exaggerated features and a somber expression, integrated with the body of a musician playing a violin. The violin itself is unusually structured, appearing almost architectural, with the F-holes resembling eyes. The muted color palette and distinct artistic style, typical of Polish poster art, emphasize the dramatic and perhaps melancholic themes of the musical.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:01.742Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":114889,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":50,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114890/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"(exhibition poster).\u201cjewish society, 1864-1939.\u201d designed by mieczyslaw gorowski. \n \n four jewish figures are featured in a line with bodies morphing into blobs of pigment. boy carries volume with yiddish text: \u201cimage before my eyes.\u201d \n linen-backed. 40.5 x 29.5 inches (102.9 x 75 cm). \n cracow, 1988.:"},"estimateMax":90,"lotNumber":"134","title":{"en":"(poland)."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114890/view","tags":["uscollectibles_promotional","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is a Polish exhibition poster for \"Jewish Community 1864-1939,\" held at Collegium Maius in Krakow in May 1988, in collaboration with the YIVO Jewish Scientific Institute of New York. The poster features a stark, graphic style depicting several figures, including men with beards and hats, and a young woman holding a book with Hebrew script, rendered in a grayscale palette with dripping ink effects. The figures appear to be walking, suggesting a historical procession or the passage of time. The overall aesthetic evokes a sense of historical memory and the past.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:01.743Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$60 - $90","currency":"USD","id":114890,"estimateMin":60},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114891/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"\"chetvertaya zhena\" [\"the fourth wife.\"] \n \n text in russian. \n 42 x 31 inches (106.7 x 78.7 cm). linen-backed. \n moscow, circa 1915: \n poster for a film directed by joseph n. ermolieff (1889\u20131962). ermolieff was a prominent figure in early russian cinema. he fled to france following the russian revolution and later settled in california where he continued to work in film."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"135","title":{"en":"(russia)."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114891/view","tags":["usmemorabilia_entertainment","usmemorabilia","usmemorabilia_all"],"directSalePrice":1000,"aiDescription":"This is an early Russian film poster for \"The Fourth Wife\" (\"Chetvertaya Zhena\") from the era of Imperial Russia, advertising a drama at 5 o'clock. The poster prominently features a bearded man, likely a rabbi, wearing a tallit and kippah, engrossed in reading a large book, symbolizing religious devotion. To the left, a menorah with candles and a Star of David are depicted. The artwork, characterized by its detailed linework and limited color palette of black, red, and gold, reflects the visual style of early 20th-century Russian graphic design.","soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:01.744Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":114891,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114892/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(political poster). \u201con its head\u201d. text in russian. [\u201cthe intelligent world cautiously watches as nato dabbles with the helmet. it would be nice if we looked back at where the helmets of past wars lie.\u201d] \n \n  \n 22.5 x 32 inches (56 x 81 cm). some tears at lower right corner. framed. \n c. 1950: \n general dwight d. eisenhower is depicted fixing a cracked helmet, covering its nazi insignia with a tag that reads \u2018nato\u2019. underneath the helmet, nazis energetically assist in repairing the helmet, holding atomic weapons. perched on top of the helmet, a capitalist war profiteer plays with rockets."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"136","title":{"en":"(soviet union)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114892/view","tags":["uscollectibles_militaria","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This is a Soviet Union-era political propaganda poster featuring a satirical depiction of NATO. The poster shows Uncle Sam atop a giant military helmet, attempting to don it while smaller figures, representing NATO members, crawl out from within. The overall message, conveyed in Russian, criticizes NATO, suggesting it's foolish or an old, discarded concept. The vibrant colors and caricatured figures are typical of Soviet political posters from the mid-20th century.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:01.746Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":114892,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":650,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114893/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"mir i svoboda v sovdepii [\u201cpeace and freedom among the soviets.\u201d] \n \n  \n 21 x 30.15 inches (53 x 76 cm). framed. \n 1919: \n white army propaganda poster from the russian civil war era, depicts trotsky as a large demon-like figure with bright red skin and chinese soldiers below, wearing braids and blue and gold uniforms). the imagery has a clear anti-semitic component, as many young jews became revolutionaries and so were often blamed for the \u2018red discord\u2019 in russia."},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"137","title":{"en":"(soviet union)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114893/view","tags":["uscollectibles_militaria","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":650,"aiDescription":"This Soviet Union-era propaganda poster, titled \"Peace and Freedom in the Soviet Union!\", depicts a monstrous, red-skinned capitalist figure with glasses, a gold chain, and a Star of David, perched atop a Kremlin-like wall. Below, an archway leads to a chamber filled with human skulls, where people are seen toiling. The contrasting imagery of the opulent, menacing figure and the suffering populace is a clear anti-capitalist and anti-Zionist message. The poster uses strong colors and caricature to convey its political statement.","soldPrice":650,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:01.747Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":114893,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":150,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114894/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"boh [\u201cvon\u201d]. anti-israel propaganda. \n \n designed by o. maslyakov. \n 23 x 34 inches (58.5 x 86.3 cm). linen-backed. \n kalinin, 1968:"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"138","title":{"en":"(soviet union)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114894/view","tags":["uscollectibles_promotional","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This Soviet Union propaganda poster, likely from the late 20th century, features a bold, graphic design with the Russian text \"ВОН С АРАБСКОЙ ЗЕМЛИ!\" (Get Out of Arab Lands!). The poster incorporates black and white photographic images of protesting crowds in a collage-like fashion, interspersed with blocks of blue and black. A stylized, red-faced soldier with a Star of David on his helmet and barbed wire, representing Israel, is depicted in the lower right, implying aggression. The design combines text and imagery to convey a strong political message against Israeli presence in Arab territories.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:01.748Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":114894,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":450,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114895/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"\u201cthe cross of the priests and the rabbis - god\u2019s religions march in opposition to socialism.\u201d \n \n text in russian and yiddish. hebrew initials lower left corner: \u201cb.p.\u201d \n 13.5 x 21 inches ( cm). framed. \n 1932:"},"estimateMax":700,"lotNumber":"139","title":{"en":"(soviet union)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114895/view","tags":["uscollectibles_promotional","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":450,"aiDescription":"This Soviet Union propaganda poster from the 1920s or 1930s, titled \"Crusade of Priests and Rabbis,\" uses a stark woodcut style. It depicts a group of bearded rabbis in traditional attire carrying a large cannon, while a priest or bishop with a miter and cross-staff is shown atop the cannon, blowing a shofar with a Star of David. The imagery is highly critical, equating religious figures with militaristic aggression and portraying them as united in a harmful cause, reflecting Soviet anti-religious and anti-Zionist sentiment.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:01.749Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $700","currency":"USD","id":114895,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":3000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114896/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"znishchim staroye my znachna hutzei [\u201cwe will rapidly destroy the old.\u201d] \n \n designed by mikhail oskarovich dlugach. photomontage depicts a deserted shtetl at the center right with a family loading a horse and wagon to begin a new life of agricultural labor on the new jewish farm collective. \n 28 x 42 inches (71.1 x 106.7 cm). linen-backed. \n moscow, 1929: \n promotional poster for the second ozet lottery. the muscular arms of ozet firmly grasp a hammer etched with the word \u2018lottery,\u2019 poised to smash open the repressive shtetls, thus enabling jews to seek out new lives settling on the agricultural lands of the jewish autonomous region. at its height, ozet membership reached 300,000 members. in addition to membership dues, ozet relied on support from donations raised overseas, as well as funds raised through lotteries - held five times between 1928 and 1933."},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"140","title":{"en":"(soviet union)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114896/view","tags":["uscollectibles_promotional","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":3000,"aiDescription":"This Soviet Union propaganda poster from 1929, likely promoting the Ozet organization, advocates for the resettlement of Jewish workers in agricultural collectives. The central image features a large hand grasping a hammer labeled \"OZET,\" symbolizing industrial and agricultural labor. Below, scenes depict horses plowing fields, symbolizing a shift from traditional urban professions to agricultural work. The poster uses a vibrant blue, yellow, and green palette, typical of Constructivist design, and features both Russian and Yiddish text to communicate its message of Jewish participation in Soviet agricultural development.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:22:01.751Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $5,000","currency":"USD","id":114896,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":4000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114897/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"tzum alrusslandishen yiddishen tzuzamenfahr [\u201cfor all-russian jewish co-operation - vote for the zionist list no. 6.\u201d] \n \n yiddish text. featuring a romantic vista of a zionist promised land. \n 18.5 x 25 inches (47x 63.5 cm). linen-backed. \n (petrograd, 1917): \n during the period of the alexander kerensky-led socialist coalition following the february 1917 revolution, a free election for jews to organize their own congress was organized. however due to the bolshevik change in government that october, although the election was indeed held, the congress was never convened. raised jewish hopes were dashed against a new soviet reality."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"141","title":{"en":"(soviet union)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114897/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":4000,"aiDescription":"This is a Soviet-era Yiddish poster, likely dating from the early 20th century. The poster features a sun rising over a cultivated landscape where a man plows with oxen, symbolizing agricultural labor. In the foreground, an elder man with a beard and a young woman are seated, while a figure in the background holds aloft a palm frond, a symbol often associated with Jewish holidays like Sukkot. The text is primarily in Yiddish, indicating its target audience and cultural context within the Soviet Union.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:58.318Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$4,000 - $6,000","currency":"USD","id":114897,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114898/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"mendel marantz. \n \n text in russian. \n 28.5 x 41.5 inches (72.4 x 105.4 cm). linen-backed. \n leningrad, c. 1929: \n a poster for david freedman\u2019s musical comedy mendel marantz, the main character of which remained tremendously popular amongst the jews in the soviet union."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"142","title":{"en":"(soviet union)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114898/view","tags":["usmemorabilia_entertainment","usmemorabilia","usmemorabilia_all"],"directSalePrice":1000,"aiDescription":"This is a Soviet theater poster, likely for a Yiddish play or musical comedy titled 'Mendel Marantz,' given the prominent Yiddish script for the title. The artwork features a stylized illustration of a man with arms raised in excitement or exasperation, a young girl, and a rocking horse, against a dark background. The poster includes details about the production, such as the director, composer, and a key actor, Leonid Utesov, and specifies performances on October 19th and daily thereafter at the Free Theater (Свободном Театре).","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:58.320Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":114898,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114899/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"(political poster).\u201clet my people go.\u201d text in english. designed by dan reisinger. \n \n  \n 21.9 x 31.2 inches (55.6 x 79.2 cm). linen-backed. \n (israel, 1969): \n one of the earliest examples of reisinger\u2019s political works, this illustration is based on the communist symbol of the hammer and sickle, adapted in order to protest against the soviet union\u2019s policies against jewish immigration from the ussr. the soviet jewry movement (1967-1989) fought for permission for jews to leave the soviet union. the movement was a defining organization for many jews and this poster its iconic symbol."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"143","title":{"en":"(soviet union)."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114899/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This is a Soviet-era political poster featuring a stark graphic design. The poster has a bright red background with large white text at the top, \"let my people.\" Below this, a stylized yellow hammer and sickle motif is integrated with the word \"Go,\" forming a powerful visual pun on the phrase \"Let my people go.\" This poster likely dates from the mid to late 20th century and addresses themes of emigration or freedom, using iconic Soviet symbolism to convey its message.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:58.321Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":114899,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114900/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"\u201cde twee groote synagogen der hoogduitsche jooden\u201d \n \n etching. signed: \u201cj[an] de beyer, delin. ad. vivum.\u201d from wagenaar\u2019s \u201camsterdam in zyne opkomst\" \n 11 x 12 inches (28.5 x 31.1 cm) to mat. framed. \n 1760-65:"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"144","title":{"en":"(amsterdam)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114900/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This is an 18th-century engraving depicting a cityscape of Amsterdam, specifically focusing on the Jewish quarter. The print illustrates \"De Twee Groote Synagogen der Hoogduitsche Jooden\" (The Two Great Synagogues of the High German Jews) and the Oude Zijds-Huiszitten Aelmoessieners-Huis. The scene includes a canal with boats, a bridge, and various figures in period dress strolling along the waterfront. This detailed urban landscape provides a historical glimpse into Jewish life and architecture in Amsterdam.","soldPrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:58.323Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":114900,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":60,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114901/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"juif d\u2019amsterdam. \n \n etching. signed m. plonski. \n 11 x 15.5 inches (28 x 39.4 cm). matted. \n c. 1800.:"},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"145","title":{"en":"(amsterdam)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114901/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":60,"aiDescription":"This is an 18th-century etching, likely from Amsterdam, portraying a full-length figure of a 'Juif d'Amsterdam' (Jew of Amsterdam). The subject is depicted as a working-class man, possibly a rag picker or street vendor, dressed in ragged clothing and carrying a rake and a large sack over his shoulder. In the background, a distant cityscape and open landscape suggest the urban and rural surroundings. The etching style emphasizes realism and detail in the figure's attire and features.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:58.324Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":114901,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":60,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114902/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"hoogduitsche jooden kerke te amsterdam. [\u201csynagogue of the ashkenazic jews in amsterdam.\u201d] exterior with barge on canal in foreground. \n \n etching. \n 10.1 x 7.1 inches (26.5 x 18 cm) inches to mat. framed. \n late 18th century:"},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"146","title":{"en":"(amsterdam)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114902/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":60,"aiDescription":"This 18th-century print illustrates a panoramic view of the 'Hoogduitsche Joden Kerk te Amsterdam' (High German Jewish Church in Amsterdam). The scene features a prominent synagogue building with classical architectural elements, situated alongside a canal. A bridge spans the canal, and various figures in period attire are seen walking along the banks and on the bridge. Boats are visible in the canal, contributing to the bustling urban landscape characteristic of historical Amsterdam.","soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:58.325Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":114902,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":60,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114903/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"the great synagogue of the ashkenazic community of amsterdam. exterior. title in latin and dutch. \n \n etching. signed:\u201dp. schneck exc.\u201d \n 8 x 6.8 (20.4 x 17.4 cm) inches to mat. framed. \n amsterdam, 18th century.:"},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"147","title":{"en":"(amsterdam)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114903/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":60,"aiDescription":"This 18th-century print depicts a grand architectural view of the 'Templum JUDAEORUM Germanicorum,' or 'De Hoogduytsche JOODE Kerk,' in Amsterdam. The illustration showcases the imposing synagogue building with numerous windows and a classical facade, situated within an open square. Figures in period dress and some animals are scattered throughout the square, and a small bridge is visible in the foreground. This engraving provides a detailed historical representation of the High German Synagogue in Amsterdam.","soldPrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:58.327Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":114903,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":60,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114904/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"portrait of the ooet and dramatist moses mendez. grandfather of sir francis bond head. \n \n stipple engraving. signed w. bromley. \n 10.5 x 7.4 inches (26.7 x 19.5 cm) to mat. \n london, 1792.:"},"estimateMax":90,"lotNumber":"148","title":{"en":"(anglo-judaica)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114904/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":60,"aiDescription":"This is an 18th-century engraving, likely from 1789 as indicated by the 'August 1789' publishing date, appearing in the 'European Magazine.' The print features an oval portrait of 'Moses Mendez Esq.' The subject is depicted in a formal wig and period clothing, consistent with 18th-century English gentry or professional attire. The engraving specifies that it is \"From an Original Painting in the possession of Mr. Edwards, Beaufort Buildings,\" indicating its origin as a reproduction of an existing portrait.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:58.328Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$70 - $90","currency":"USD","id":114904,"estimateMin":70},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114905/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"synagogue, dukes place, houndsditch. \n \n hand-colored engraving by thomas rowlandson, extracted from ackermann\u2019s \u201cthe microcosm of london.\u201d * three copies. \n 11.5 x 10 (29 x 25.4 cm). framed. \n london, 1809.: \n dedicated september 18, 1722, and enlarged in 1766, the great synagogue located in dukes place was the chief aschkenazic synagogue in london for over two centuries. it was consumed by fire during the german aerial bombardment of london on may 11, 1941."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"149","title":{"en":"(anglo-judaica)."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114905/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This is a colorful 19th-century print depicting the interior of a synagogue, likely in England, titled 'Synagogue. D'ISRAEL, BEEVIES MARK.' The image shows a spacious worship hall with tiered seating, balconies, and large arched windows providing natural light. Numerous congregants, men and women, are depicted in period dress, engaged in prayer and study. Elaborate chandeliers hang from the high ceiling, and the ark is visible at the far end, adorned with curtains and a perpetual light.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:58.330Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":114905,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":30,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114906/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"a jewish rabbi dressed for prayers. \n \n colored engraving. signed r. young. from gardner\u2019s the faiths of the world, a dictionary of all religions and religious sects. \n 11.1 x 13 inches (28.2 x 33.2 cm) to mat. \n london & edinburgh, c. 1870.:"},"estimateMax":70,"lotNumber":"150","title":{"en":"(anglo-judaica)."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114906/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":30,"aiDescription":"This is a detailed 19th-century colored print titled 'A Jewish Rabbi dressed for Prayers.' The image features a full-length portrait of a bearded man in traditional Jewish prayer attire, including a tallit (prayer shawl) draped over his head and shoulders, a phylactery visible on his arm, and a long cloak. His expression is contemplative, and his hands are positioned as if in prayer. The print is from 'Adam's Western Costume,' indicating its purpose as a documentary representation of cultural dress.","soldPrice":30,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:58.331Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $70","currency":"USD","id":114906,"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":60,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114907/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"the great jewish synagogue: celebration of the feast of tabernacles. \n \n colored engraving by t.h. shepard and h. melville. \n 6.5 x 9 inches (27 x 33.5 cm). framed. \n london, 1843: \n depicts interior of london\u2019s new synagogue, great st. helen\u2019s street. one of the original five congregations that formed the united synagogue in 1870."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"151","title":{"en":"(anglo-judaica)."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114907/view","tags":["usjudaica_art","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":60,"aiDescription":"This is an Anglo-Judaica print depicting 'The Great Jewish Synagogue.' The architectural genre print shows the interior of a grand synagogue, featuring a domed ceiling, large columns, and intricate moldings. Numerous figures in period attire are gathered within, some observing a central ceremony, under large chandeliers and wall-mounted candleholders. The image is a colored engraving or lithograph, highlighting architectural details and the congregation's activity within the sacred space.","soldPrice":60,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:58.871Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":114907,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":120,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114908/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"\u201cyoung dutch sam. son of the late phenomenon of the p.r.\u201d \n \n colored engraving. signed j. rogers. \n 8.1 x 10 inches (20.5 x 25.4 cm) to mat. \n london, 1828: \n in the bare-knuckles era, london-born young dutch sam (samuel elias 1808-43), the son of champion boxer dutch sam, did not lose a fight from 1823 to 1834."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"152","title":{"en":"(boxing)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114908/view","tags":["usmemorabilia_sportsmemorabilia","usmemorabilia","usmemorabilia_all"],"directSalePrice":120,"aiDescription":"This is a boxing-related portrait print, specifically a bust-length image of 'Young Dutch Sam.' The subject is depicted with curly hair, wearing a dark coat and cravat, against a plain light background. This hand-colored print likely dates from the 19th century, serving as an early form of sports memorabilia for a notable pugilist. The minimal background emphasizes the individual, a common feature in portraiture of the period.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:58.873Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $200","currency":"USD","id":114908,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":70,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114909/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"group of six engravings: from bernard picart\u2019s the religious ceremonies and customs of all the peoples of the world \n \n  \n (first three) and thomas stackhouse\u2019s a new history of the holy bible (last three). simchat torah / the spouses of the law. the circumcision of the portuguese jews / the redemption of the first born. la pentinence des juifs allemans dans leur synagogue. colored. the jewish synagogue. the sanhedrin or great council of the jews (two copies). 14.5 x 9.4 inches (37 x 24 cm) to mat (and smaller). all (but one) framed. \n 18th-century:"},"estimateMax":180,"lotNumber":"153","title":{"en":"(ceremonies)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114909/view","tags":["usjudaica_art","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":70,"aiDescription":"This item consists of two ceremonial prints, likely etchings or engravings, focused on Jewish rituals. The top image, titled 'The Circumcision of the Portuguese Jews,' shows a bustling indoor scene with multiple figures, some in period dress, surrounding a central action. The bottom image, 'The Redemption of the First Born,' also depicts an indoor gathering, with figures arranged around a bed and a table, participating in another significant life event. Both prints are monochromatic and feature French and English titles, suggesting a broad European audience for these depictions of Jewish ceremonies.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:58.874Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $180","currency":"USD","id":114909,"estimateMin":120},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114910/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"two political cartoons concerning jews in the military: \n \n two lithographs. signed lower right. \n folgen der emancipation: der kleine generalstab der grossen armee. 17.05 x 13 inches (43.3 x 33 cm). folgen der emancipation: with dialogue below between schmul meyer and leib aron. 15.4 x 12.4 inches (39.1 x 31.5 cm). matted. \n berlin, 1848.:"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"154","title":{"en":"(germany)."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114910/view","tags":["usjudaica_art","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This German print is a political caricature titled 'Folgen der Emancipation' (Consequences of Emancipation), depicting a military procession with satirical elements. A central figure, likely a general or officer, rides a donkey, accompanied by other military figures in exaggerated forms. The print is monochromatic, typical of 19th-century political cartoons, and includes German text at the bottom. It satirizes themes of military and emancipation with a clear visual commentary on authority and societal changes.","soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:58.876Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":114910,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114911/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"haupt-synagoge / synagogue centrale. \n \n engraving by fresca after original by hoff. \n 7 x 9 (17.8 x 22.9 cm) inches to mat. framed. \n frankfurt am main (c. j&uuml;gel), late 19th century.: \n dedicated on march 23, 1860, the haupt-synagoge, located on the b&ouml;rnestrasse, became the center of reform judaism in frankfurt am main. architect johann georg kayser (1817-75) designed the synagogue in the historicist style. it was destroyed during the violence of kristallnacht (november 9-10, 1938)."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"155","title":{"en":"(germany)."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114911/view","tags":["usjudaica_art","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This German print is an architectural depiction of the 'Haupt-Synagoge' (Main Synagogue) in Frankfurt. The monochromatic image showcases the synagogue's elaborate facade with multiple windows, arched doorways, and two prominent domed towers. Figures in period clothing are seen walking in front of the building and along a street to the right. The print serves as a significant historical record of 19th-century synagogue architecture in Germany, with both German and French titles indicating its importance.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:58.877Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $200","currency":"USD","id":114911,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":60,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114912/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"ansicht der judgengasse in franckfurt am main nach dem brandt [\u201cview of the ghetto after the fire in 1711.\u201d] \n \n etching by j.p. schweyer. \n 8 x 6.2 inches (20.3 x 15.7 cm) to mat. framed."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"156","title":{"en":"(germany)."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114912/view","tags":["usjudaica_art","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":60,"aiDescription":"This German print is a landscape or cityscape depicting 'Ansicht der Judengasse in Franckfurt am Main, nach dem Brand' (View of the Judengasse in Frankfurt am Main, after the Fire). The monochromatic image captures a panoramic view of buildings, some appearing damaged or under reconstruction, within a walled area. A prominent arched gateway leads into the scene, with various smaller structures and debris in the foreground. This historical print documents the Jewish quarter of Frankfurt following a fire, offering insight into urban planning and historical events.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:58.879Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":114912,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":40,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114913/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"sabbathruhe [\u201csabbath rest\u201d] \n \n print. \n 18.7 x 14.6 inches (47.6 x 37.2 cm) to mat. \n after 1894: \n this celebrated painting by hirszenberg (1865-1908) is also known as \u201cnews from argentina.\u201d the original work is in the ben uri gallery, london."},"estimateMax":90,"lotNumber":"157","title":{"en":"(hirszenberg, samuel)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114913/view","tags":["usjudaica_art","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":40,"aiDescription":"This print, titled 'Sabbathruhe' (Sabbath Rest), is attributed to Samuel Hirszenberg, known for his Jewish genre scenes. The sepia-toned image depicts an intimate indoor scene with several figures gathered around a table and a bed. Light streams in from a window, illuminating the faces of the individuals engaged in reading and quiet contemplation. This print captures a serene moment of traditional Jewish life, characteristic of Hirszenberg's work, rendered in a soft, atmospheric style.","soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:58.880Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$60 - $90","currency":"USD","id":114913,"estimateMin":60},{"startPrice":150,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114914/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"synagoge der portugeesche jooden [portuguese synagogue, the hague]. \n \n etching. signed: \u201cg.v. giessen\u201d and with publisher\u2019s names. from j. de riemer\u2019s beschrijving van\u2019s gravenhage. * two copies. \n 15.5 x 13.4 inches (39 x 34 cm) to mat; second slightly trimmed. both framed. \n 1730:"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"158","title":{"en":"(holland)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114914/view","tags":["usjudaica_art","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This Dutch print showcases an architectural view of the 'Synagoge der Portugeesche Jooden' (Synagogue of the Portuguese Jews). The monochromatic image depicts a grand synagogue building with large windows and a distinct rooftop, featuring the date '5486' above the entrance. The building is situated on a slight elevation, surrounded by trees and smaller structures, with figures in period clothing and horse-drawn carriages on the street in the foreground. This historical print captures a significant religious landmark in Holland during the 18th or 19th century.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:58.882Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $500","currency":"USD","id":114914,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":70,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114915/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"het nederlandsch israelitisch ziekenhuis uit den tuin [\u201cthe dutch-jewish hospital.\u201d] \n \n lithograph. signed ruurt de vries, jr. \n 8.26 x 7.76 inches (21 x 19.7 cm) to mat. \n amsterdam, 1845:"},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"159","title":{"en":"(holland)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114915/view","tags":["usjudaica_art","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":70,"aiDescription":"This Dutch print features a detailed architectural drawing of a large building, likely an institutional structure, with several smaller buildings and a landscaped foreground. The monochromatic pencil drawing style highlights the building's multiple stories, numerous windows, and the surrounding gardens with trees and shrubs. Titled 'ST JOZEFS-HUIS, GELEGEN AAN HET REGULIERS-GRACHT,' the print is an architectural study of a specific site in Holland. Its precise lines and clear composition suggest it is a preparatory sketch or a detailed record of the building.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-10T01:21:58.883Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":114915,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":40,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/kestenbaum/cloned-images/114916/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2019-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"ninth of av in a polish synagogue. \n \n print. \n 13.75 x 12.1 inches (34.9 x 30.8 cm) to mat. \n london, 1870.:"},"estimateMax":90,"lotNumber":"160","title":{"en":"(horowitz, leopold)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/kestenbaum/source/catalog/auction/5444/lot/114916/view","tags":["usjudaica_art","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":40,"aiDescription":"This print, attributed to Leopold Horowitz, depicts a genre scene of Jewish life, likely a study hall or synagogue interior. The monochromatic image shows several men and boys, some with beards and traditional attire, engaged in study or prayer, with books open before them. The figures are seated on the floor and benches in a dimly lit, rustic setting, with a visible barrier or railing in the background. 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The genre is architectural and topographical, showcasing a grand interior space with multiple arches and intricately carved capitals, characteristic of Mudejar or Moorish architectural styles. Several figures in traditional Spanish dress are visible, resting or interacting within the sun-drenched hall. 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