Jerusalem: A Treatise on Ecclesiastical Authority and Judaism.

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

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

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Lot 166

(MENDELSSOHN, MOSES)

Jerusalem: A Treatise on Ecclesiastical Authority and Judaism.

<<FIRST ENGLISH EDITION>> . Translated from the German by Moses Samuel. Two volumes. Occasional Hebrew. Few marginal notes. Contemporary calf-backed marbled boards, Vol. II boards detached. 8vo.

London: Longman, Orme, Brown & Longmans 1838

Est: $300 - $500

PRICE REALIZED $300

First appearing in 1783, this is Mendelssohn’s most important work - a monument to religious tolerance.