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Fakes and Forgeries: From Collections in Israel – Eretz Israel Museum, Tel Aviv, 1989 - A rare and insightful exhibition catalogue published by the Eretz Israel Museum, Tel Aviv (1989), titled “Fakes and Forgeries – From Collections in Israel.” The volume examines the fascinating phenomenon of antiquities forgery in the Holy Land — from 19th-century dealers producing imitations of Biblical and Roman artifacts to modern archaeological deceptions. Featuring 144 pages of black-and-white illustrations with bilingual text (Hebrew and English), it presents detailed analyses of forged coins, inscriptions, cuneiform tablets, Roman lamps, libation bowls, and more. The catalogue also explores the motives, materials, and techniques behind these fabrications, offering a compelling look into the intersection of archaeology, commerce, and imagination. 📖 Details:  • Publisher: Eretz Israel Museum, Tel Aviv  • Year: 1989  • Languages: Hebrew & English  • Pages: 144  • Format: 27 × 21 cm (medium size)  • Binding: Softcover  • Condition: Very good A highly collectible and academically significant catalogue, documenting the history of archaeological fakes and forgeries in Israel — a cornerstone reference for scholars, curators, and collectors alike.