Gaster rev dr (3 résultats)

Wrapps pp12. Scuffed, Covers detached o/w G.

Soft cover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. A memorial volume ('Not published. For Presentation only.') written specially to celebrate the Two Hundredth Anniversary of the Synagogue's Inauguration, 1701 - 1901. The author was the Chief Rabbi of the Spanish and Portuguese Jews Congregations. The book includes b/w illustrations and facsimiles of deeds and documents. Among these is a fold out family tree - slightly difficult to read owing to ink fading - see image. There is also a compliments slip which states: With the Compliments of THE HAHAM and of THE MAHADAD (main image). Condition (internal and external) is basically sound. Some edge wear, also, a little marking on the covers. Spotting on the book's top edge. Hints of tanning (mainly confined to the margins) on the book's pages. pp. 201/8vo (imperial octavo, +/-). More information/photos available on request. Please note that, depending on destination, we may request a payment to cover any extra shipping/postage charges. Proceeds to Amnesty International. Abe2438.…

Orig wrappers, 8vo., 3 pp text in Hebrew and English. The disease is cholera. It calls Rev Gaster Chief Rabbi, he was actually the Haham, the head of the Spanish and Portuguese community. A prayer for the end to the cholera epidemic. A little soiling to edge overall very good condition.