Bidspirit auction | On the Path of Wonder

On the Path of Wonder – Levin Kipnis | Illustrations by Nachum Gutman | 2nd Ed. 1940 | Printed in Palestine - On the Path of Wonder – Children’s Story Author: Levin Kipnis Illustrator: Nachum Gutman Second Edition: 1940 (Tash) Publisher: Dvir, Tel Aviv Printed in Palestine An early Hebrew children’s book from the Yishuv period, written by Levin Kipnis — a founding figure of modern Hebrew children’s literature — and illustrated by renowned Israeli artist Nachum Gutman. The book contains original black-and-white illustrations in Gutman’s classic 1930s–40s style and tells a poetic children’s adventure set in an idealized landscape of the Land of Israel. A fine example of early Israeli illustrated books combining literature and art. Details:  • Second edition, 1940  • Published by Dvir, Tel Aviv  • Original illustrations by Nachum Gutman  • Original red cloth hardcover binding  • Printed in Palestine Condition: Good to fair for its age: Age toning and foxing to pages, light wear to the cloth cover, slightly worn corners. Binding firm, pages complete, illustrations remain clear. Highly suitable for collectors of early Hebrew children’s books, Gutman collectors, and Yishuv-era Israeli