Mein Amt. Portrait of Oberrabbiner Prof. Dr. Zvi Perez Chajes, accomplished in micrographic form, consisting of the German text of the address delivered at his installation as Chief Rabbi of Vienna in 1918.

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

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Mein Amt. Portrait of Oberrabbiner Prof. Dr. Zvi Perez Chajes, accomplished in micrographic form, consisting of the German text of the address delivered at his installation as Chief Rabbi of Vienna in 1918.

Single printed sheet. Laid onto mat. Original gilt-titled mat, gently rubbed. Folio

Vienna, B. Washtal, 1918.:

Est: $300 - $500

PRICE REALIZED $550

Despite his Zionistic views, Zvi Perez Chajes (1876-1927), served as Chief Rabbi of Vienna for nine years. A charismatic orator, Mein Amt, his first address as Chief Rabbi immortalized in this micrography laid out his Zionist confession of faith and greatly impressed his audience. See EJ, V col. 325.