Tagebuch...Israelitischen Kinderheim Koln [“Diary for the Jewish Children's Home of Koln.”]

AUCTION 51 | Thursday, June 23rd, 2011 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts Graphic & Ceremonial Art Including: The Alfonso Cassuto Collection of Iberian Books, Part II

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Lot 166
(GERMANY)

Tagebuch...Israelitischen Kinderheim Koln [“Diary for the Jewish Children's Home of Koln.”]

Printed with manuscript additions. Photographic illustrations ff. 15. Original boards. 8vo

Koln: (1928-29)

Est: $300 - $500
PRICE REALIZED $350
The Israelitische Kinderheim in Koln was founded in 1890. With characteristic punctiliousness, this booklet contains detailed charts and advice in concerning the development of one Fanny Sacki, born in Nürnberg, 30th August, 1928. Commences with the Hebrew verse "He will command his angels to watch you in all your ways." Includes child's weight every quarter year, times of feeding, and suggested menu for every few weeks until aged two years. A chart entitled "How I developed" was completed with details such as date when breast-feeding ended, my first tooth, the first time I said "Mama", my first steps walking independently etc