Heritage: Civilization and the Jews [SIGNED BY AUTHOR]

Eban, Abba. Heritage: Civilization and the Jews [SIGNED BY AUTHOR]. New York: Summit Books, (1984). Limited edition. 1/300. 4to. 355, [1]pp. Blue cloth with gold-stamped facsimile signature of Abba Eban on front cover, gold lettering on spine in original sturdy blue cloth slipcase. Signed by Eban in blue ink on limitation page. Captivating study on Jewish civilization by Eban, starting with Ancient Jewry and ending with the Modern Age in Israel. Contents: A people is born. The power of the word. The uses of adversity. The shaping of traditions. The age of faith. The crucible of Europe. Search for deliverance, Jews in the West: 1492-1789. Search for deliverance, Jews in East Europe: Creativity and oppression. Roads from the Ghetto. The golden land. Out of the ashes. Israel and world Jewry: The Modern Age. Index. Profusely illustrated with color and b/w reproductions of photographs as well as paintings, sculptures, maps, etc. Staining and some scuffing on slipcase. Tight copy with slipcase in good, book in near fine to fine condition. vg. Hardcover. (29240) $95