Finn, James. The Jews in China: Their Synagogue, their Scriptures, their History.

AUCTION 13 | Tuesday, June 26th, 2001 at 1:00

Important Hebrew Printed Books and Manuscripts Together With Fine Graphic and Ceremonial Art

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Lot 214

(CHINA)

Finn, James. The Jews in China: Their Synagogue, their Scriptures, their History.

FIRST EDITION. Use of Hebrew characters. pp.viii,86. EXTREME UPPER PORTION OF TITLE REMOVED. Original boards with Chinese characters gilt on upper cover, lightly rubbed, rebacked. 12mo

London: 1843

Est: $300 - $500

PRICE REALIZED $450

Finn (1806-1872) an English philo-Semite who served as British consul in Jerusalem from 1845-62 was a pioneer in bringing to the knowledge of the Western World the Jews of Kai-Feng.