Sulamith [“A Periodical for the Advancement of Culture and Humanism Among the Jewish Nation.”] Edited by David Fraenkel

AUCTION 14 | Tuesday, November 13th, 2001 at 1:00

Important Hebrew Printed Books and Manuscripts From the Library of the London Beth Din

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Lot 177

(GERMANY)

Sulamith [“A Periodical for the Advancement of Culture and Humanism Among the Jewish Nation.”] Edited by David Fraenkel

Vols. I-VII, present here in twelve volumes. Two vols. with portraits of Israel Jacobssohn and Jonas Jeitteles. The Immanuel Loew Set Ex-library, some foxing. Uniform contemporary boards with morocco spine-labels, extremities rubbed. 8vo

Dessau: 1806-18

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

PRICE REALIZED $2,500

The first periodical intended for Jews published in the German language and script. A continuation of the philosophy of the Mendelssohnian Hame’assef, advocating modern educational and social reform. See EJ, XV cols.502-3