Joseph Juspe Hahn (Noerdlingen). Yoseph Ometz [laws and customs, especially of Frankfurt a/Main].

Auction 96 | Wednesday, February 09th, 2022 at 1:00pm

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinic Letters, Ceremonial & Graphic Art

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Joseph Juspe Hahn (Noerdlingen). Yoseph Ometz [laws and customs, especially of Frankfurt a/Main].

<<FIRST EDITION.>> Portions in Judeo-German. Signature of Baruch(?) Oppenheim before title. ff. (8), 212. Worn and stained, few leaves crudely taped, Modern boards. 12mo. Vinograd, Frankfurt a/Main 424.

Frankfurt am Main: Johann Kellner 1723

Est: $200 - $300

PRICE REALIZED $100

A most valuable source-book for the history of Frankfurt Jewry. Records the ritual customs distinct to the Community, as well as liturgical questions and issues relating to education and morality. Also records Christian holidays and the civil calendar. Hahn’s grandson, R. Joseph Kashman authored a similar compendium of German custom, entitled Noheg KaTzon Yoseph.