DEINARD, EPHRAIM. Koheleth America. Catalogue of Hebrew Books Printed in America from 1735-1925

AUCTION 50 | Thursday, February 24th, 2011 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art Including: The Alfonso Cassuto Collection of Iberian Art

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(AMERICAN JUDAICA).

DEINARD, EPHRAIM. Koheleth America. Catalogue of Hebrew Books Printed in America from 1735-1925

One of only three hundred copies. Frontispiece portrait. Two parts in one pp. iv, 71,152, (4). Original boards, light wear. Lg. 4to Shunami 2851; Goldman, Hebrew Printing in America 1208

St. Louis: Moinester Printing 1926

Est: $500 - $700

A singular work of exceptional significance to the understanding of the development of the Hebrew book in America. In addition to bibliographical information, Deinard offers his personal opinion on the quality of many of the books and their authors.