White, William Charles. Chinese Jews. A Compilation of Matters Relating to the Jews of K’aifeng Fu.

AUCTION 57 | Thursday, January 31st, 2013 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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White, William Charles. Chinese Jews. A Compilation of Matters Relating to the Jews of K’aifeng Fu.

Three parts in three volumes: Historical; Inscriptional; Genealogical. Numerous photographic plates, illustrations, maps, etc. Previous owners’ signature. Original boards, extremities touch rubbed. Sm. folio.

Toronto: University of Toronto Press 1942

Est: $600 - $900

PRICE REALIZED $650

This important work is divided into three parts. The first, tells the story of the Chinese Jews through the eyes of those who met them directly, presenting many varied pictures of this unique group. The second part presents texts and inscriptions with translations and commentaries. The final volume details names and information about specific Jews throughout Chinese history. “A learned, thorough, detailed, well-documented survey of this ancient and lonely outpost of Jewry” (Man: The Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute, 1946).