Lasker, R[aphael]. Limudei ha-Keri'ah / The Hebrew Reader. An Easy Method for the Instruction of Jewish Children

AUCTION 42 | Thursday, December 18th, 2008 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lasker, R[aphael]. Limudei ha-Keri'ah / The Hebrew Reader. An Easy Method for the Instruction of Jewish Children

Title in Hebrew and English. English interspersed with vocalized Hebrew. Appended several prayers in Hebrew with accompanying English translation pp. 24. Contemporary marbled boards, front board detached. 12mo Singerman 2081; Goldman 277 (earlier 1871 edition)

New York: L.H. Frank 1872

Est: $300 - $500

PRICE REALIZED $300

According to Singerman, this children's textbook, often reissued, was first printed by L.H. Frank in New York in the year 1868, although Goldman notes the first edition to be 1866. Prussian-born and educated Raphael Lasker (1838-1904) served at various times as Rabbi in New York and Boston