Kiss, Gershon. Masechta Prohibishon [“Prohibition Tractate”]
AUCTION 4 |
Tuesday, March 03rd,
1998 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art The Property of Various Owners
Lot 202
(PARODY)
Kiss, Gershon. Masechta Prohibishon [“Prohibition Tractate”]
New York: 1929
Est: $300 - $500
PRICE REALIZED $550
In light of the era of Prohibition in the United States, a humerous look - in Talmudic style- of “the many and diverse maneuvers carried out in order to circumvent the laws of Prohibition, as well as the mishaps occurring due to the consumption of noxious drinks.” EJ, XIII col.136