Gamliel ben Pedahzur (i.e. Abraham Mears). The Book of Religion, Ceremonies and Prayers of the Jews.

AUCTION 8 | Tuesday, November 16th, 1999 at 1:00

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Lot 242

(ANGLO-JUDAICA)

Gamliel ben Pedahzur (i.e. Abraham Mears). The Book of Religion, Ceremonies and Prayers of the Jews.

FIRST EDITION. Two parts in one. Contemporary gilt-ruled calf, rebacked. 8vo Roth B8, 6

London: for J. Wilcox 1738

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

PRICE REALIZED $2,000

The First Translation of the Prayer-Book into English Important as well as amusing source of information on Anglo-Jewish social life and belief. Hebrew transliteration with a distinctly Cockney intonation. See JHSE Miscellanies vol. II pp.1-8