Shaffner, Abraham. A Wisp of Myrrh in a Bed of Spices. A Narrative of Interesting Events in the Life of Israel’s Benefactor, the Illustrious Philanthropist Sir Moses Montefiore and Reflections upon his Many Deeds of Kindness and Benevolence

AUCTION 22 | Tuesday, January 27th, 2004 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts and Works of Graphic Art Including Holy Land Maps, Illustrated Books, Photography and Graphic Art from The Collection of Daniel M. Friedenberg of Greenwich, Conn

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Lot 15
(ANGLO-AMERICAN JUDAICA)

Shaffner, Abraham. A Wisp of Myrrh in a Bed of Spices. A Narrative of Interesting Events in the Life of Israel’s Benefactor, the Illustrious Philanthropist Sir Moses Montefiore and Reflections upon his Many Deeds of Kindness and Benevolence

Three parts in one, with texts in Hebrew, English and German. Three title-pages. Frontispiece portrait of the Author pp.104;96;128. Original roan, gilt, gently rubbed. 8vo Singerman 3593

New York: 1887

Est: $400 - $600
PRICE REALIZED $900