Er Retung der Yuden durch Esther und Mordechai [“The Rescue of the Jews by Esther and Mordechai.”] A Tragedy with a Happy Ending

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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JACOB BEN JECHIEL OF POSEN

Er Retung der Yuden durch Esther und Mordechai [“The Rescue of the Jews by Esther and Mordechai.”] A Tragedy with a Happy Ending

FIRST EDITION. Yiddish text. Title within typographic border. Printer’s device on title ff. (2), 26. Few light stains, paper repairs to last two leaves slightly affecting a few letters on final leaf, first two leaves loose. Original blue paper wrappers, upper cover detatched, spine defective. Sm. 8vo Vinograd, Amsterdam 2098

Amsterdam: Widow and Orphans of Jacob Proops 1780

Est: $1,500 - $2,000

A drama stemming from the traditional Purim-shpeil (Purim lampoon). By the 18th century, this genre of Yiddish dramatic presentation reflected trends of contemporary European theater by way of literary style and scenic design. The story of Esther and Mordechai was an endearingly popular theme. Writen in poetic form with a large cast and stage directions, this play may well have been presented publicly for a fixed admission price to an enthusuastic audience