ROTH, CECIL. The Great Synagogue London 1690-1940

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

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

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Lot 55

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ROTH, CECIL. The Great Synagogue London 1690-1940

ONE OF 100 NUMBERED COPIES printed on Japon vellum and signed by the Author. 75 illustrated plates Limitation number on half-title excised in ink. Original full sea-green calf, spine gilt, with gilt dentelles, lightly sunned. 4to

London: 1950

Est: $400 - $600

PRICE REALIZED $400

An historical record written in 1940 to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the establishment of this important Congregation. The Great Synagogue was totally destroyed by fire as the result of a German bombing attack on Central London, May 11th 1941. Due to difficult war-time conditions, this work was not published until 1950