WILSON, JOHN. The Rudiments of Hebrew Grammar. In Marathi, with the Points

AUCTION 5 | Tuesday, June 23rd, 1998 at 1:00

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Lot 149

(INDIAN JUDAICA)

WILSON, JOHN. The Rudiments of Hebrew Grammar. In Marathi, with the Points

Printed by lithography ff.(1),143. Title detached and frayed at margins, previous owner’s signature, stained in places. Contemporary reverse sheep, worn. Sm. 4to Vinograd, Bombay 1; Yaari, Bombay 89

Bombay: 1832

Est: $3,000 - $4,000

The first appearance of Hebrew type in India. The appearance of this volume, published by a missionary to India, prompted the establishment of a Jewish press, to counteract the influence of Christian proselytizing