Hurwitz, Hyman. The Tears of a Grateful People, A Hebrew Dirge & Hymn, Chanted in the Great Synagogue, St. James Place, Aldgate, on the Day of the Funeral of His Late Most Sacred Majesty King George III, of Blessed Memory
AUCTION 38 |
Thursday, November 29th,
2007 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters & Graphic Art
Lot 34
(ANGLO JUDAICA)
Hurwitz, Hyman. The Tears of a Grateful People, A Hebrew Dirge & Hymn, Chanted in the Great Synagogue, St. James Place, Aldgate, on the Day of the Funeral of His Late Most Sacred Majesty King George III, of Blessed Memory
London: H. Barnett 1820
Est: $600 - $900
PRINTED ON SILK.
Hyman Hurwitz (1770-1844), a native of Poland, was a pioneer in the field of Jewish education in England, establishing in 1799 a seminary for Jewish youth, "The Highgate Academy." Later he was elected to the Chair of Hebrew in University College, London. A prolific author, Hurwitz was wont to compose Hebrew poetry for memorable occasions. See JE, Vol. VI, p. 507