SCHUDT, JOHANN JAKOB. Jüdischer Merkwürdigkeiten

AUCTION 37 | Tuesday, June 26th, 2007 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 66

(GERMANY)

SCHUDT, JOHANN JAKOB. Jüdischer Merkwürdigkeiten

FIRST EDITION. Four parts bound in two volumes. Frontispiece portrait of the author and engraved plates including the rare “Juden-Sau” (missing in most copies). Text illustrations. Numeous passages in Hebrew and Yiddish Lightly browned. Title of Part IV repaired not affecting text. Modern vellum within fitted box. Thick 4to Freimann 222; Rubens 1364-8

Frankfurt and Leipzig: Samuel Tobias Hocker, etc. 1714-18

Est: $5,000 - $7,000

Despite the author’s prejudices, “Jewish Curiosities” is a valuable source of information on the Jews in Germany. Schudt (1664-1722), a German Orientalist, was inspired to write this chronicle following the Great Fire of the Frankfurt Ghetto in 1711. It is particularly comprehensive in relation to Frankfurt Jewry in detailing local custom and way of life. The author also discusses the state of Jewry in other parts of the world.