Bidspirit auction | Stones in the Wall —

Stones in the Wall — by Raphael Haim HaCohen Jerusalem, Raphael Haim HaCohen Press, 1970 Hardcover with dust jacket | XI + 184 pages | Illustrated - A rare and compelling memoir documenting Jewish life in Persia (Iran), the author’s journey of immigration to the Land of Israel, and the early years of settlement in Israel. Raphael Haim HaCohen provides firsthand testimony of community life, traditions, education, religious leadership, and the social challenges of immigration. The narrative blends personal experience with valuable historical documentation of Persian Jewish communities during the mid-20th century. The book includes original documentary photographs, adding strong visual historical value to the text. 🛡️ Bezalel-Style Decorative Binding Bound in an impressive embossed hardcover inspired by Bezalel School Jerusalem design, featuring rich Jewish iconography: Tablets of the Law, Menorah, tribal symbols, and panoramic views of Jerusalem — making this volume not only a historical source but also a striking collectible object. 📌 Details:  • Author: Raphael Haim HaCohen  • Place of publication: Jerusalem  • Publisher: Raphael Haim HaCohen Press  • Year: 1970  • Pages: XI + 184  • Language: Hebrew  • Illustrated with photographs  • Binding: Embossed hardcover in Bezalel style  • Dust jacket: Present 📎 Condition: Very good for its age. Light wear and minor staining on the dust jacket, consistent with age. Decorative hardcover in very good condition; pages clean and complete. 🎯 Ideal for:  • Collectors of Judaica and Israeliana  • Researchers of Persian Jewish history  • Collectors of Bezalel-style bindings  • Libraries and private Judaica collections A visually striking and historically significant memoir — both an important research source and a beautiful collectible book.