Klein, Moses. Migdal Zophim (The Watch Tower). The Jewish Problem and Agriculture as Its Solution

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

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

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Lot 31

(AMERICAN JUDAICA)

Klein, Moses. Migdal Zophim (The Watch Tower). The Jewish Problem and Agriculture as Its Solution

English with section in Hebrew. Additional title in Hebrew. Numerous black and white photographs. Inscribed copy: "To Mr. Benjamin Nathal, Compliments of the Author, May 30, 1901" pp. 88; (1), 6, (4), 21. Contemporary gilt-stamped boards. 4to Singerman 3820; Goldman 1096

Philadelphia: Billstein & Son 1889

Est: $600 - $900

A report on the Jewish agricultural settlements in New Jersey founded by Russian Jews. Moses Klein (d. 1910), a native of Hungary, was a scholar and linguist. He served as head of Dorshei Sephath Ever, Philadelphia's first Hebrew-speaking club. SeeY. Goldman, Hebrew Printing in America, Vol. I, p. 285