Avodath HaShem [commentary to the Book of Genesis]

AUCTION 7 | Tuesday, June 22nd, 1999 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art The Property of Various Owners

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Lot 505

MENDELOVITZ, SHNEUR ZALMAN

Avodath HaShem [commentary to the Book of Genesis]

FIRST EDITION. Vignette of the Chabad Synagogue in Jerusalem built through the munificence of David Sassoon ff. (7), 2-41, (1). Browned, tear on final two leaves repaired affecting a few letters. Modern boards. Sm.4to Halevi, Jerusalem 408

Jerusalem: Elchanan Tannenbaum 1884

Est: $500 - $700

PRICE REALIZED $400

Includes an account of the author’s travels on behalf of the Chabad Community of Hebron. Briefly noting visits among the aristocratic Jewish denizens of Europe as well as the Far East (Bombay, Calcutta, Hong Kong and Shanghai).