Bidspirit auction | Kdoishim – Martyrs | Illustrated

Kdoishim – Martyrs | Illustrated Yiddish Songbook Commemorating Holocaust Victims | New York, 1947 - A rare and moving memorial edition of Kdoishim – Martyrs, published in New York, 1947 by Machmadim Art Editions. This unique work combines Yiddish poems commemorating Holocaust victims, set to music by Henekh Kon, and illustrated by the renowned artist Isaac Lichtenstein. The book features expressive drawings alongside musical scores and poetic texts by prominent Yiddish poets such as Israel Stern, Chaim Smittitzky, Ber Shnaper, and others. It serves as a powerful artistic tribute to the memory of Europe’s Jewish martyrs. • New York, 1947 (Hebrew year 5707) • Publisher: Machmadim Art Editions, Inc. • Hard cover, large format • Overall good condition A significant and emotionally rich collector’s item combining visual art, poetry, and musical memory from the immediate post-Holocaust era.