Ha-Talmud Publication Society, New York. Group of manuscripts and correspondence.

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The Valmadonna Trust Library: Further Selections from the Historic Collection. * Hebrew Printing in America. * Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 153

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Ha-Talmud Publication Society, New York. Group of manuscripts and correspondence.

<<*>> Talmud Publication Fund. General Ledger. Two volumes. <<*>> “Journal.” Ha-Talmud Publication Society. <<*>> Business contract and associated legal documents between the publisher and printer relating to the publication of the 18-volume Montreal Shas.

New York: 1918-19

Est: $400 - $600

PRICE REALIZED $1,100

The business and legal papers relating to the publication of the first complete Talmud issued in North America. Founded with substantial seed-money through the good offices of Rabbi Dr. Bernard Revel, the Talmud was issued in 1919 by Hirsh Wolofsky’s Eagle Publishing Company of Montreal.