"Sefer Yerushalem", a concise history of Jerusalem, by Tuvia Solomon. Jerusalem, [Solomon printing press], 1884.
A book about Jerusalem in a particularly small format with drawings of the holy places (some in golden frames). Title page-wrappers printed on blue paper with golden print, in Hebrew and German. The author, Tuvia Solomon (1862-1951), printer, poet, author and scholar, was the son of Yoel Moshe Solomon. Printed label attached to inner side of front binding: "Souvenir from the publisher Tuvia Solomon" (Hebrew).
[3], 54, [13] pp, 8 cm. Good condition. High-quality light-colored paper. Slight defects. Old cardboard binding.
S. Halevi 456 (Halevi notes "contains very interesting material about Jerusalem").
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Simon Cohen.