The Ethics of the Fathers. Translated from Hebrew into Marathi by Joseph Ezekiel Rajpurker.

AUCTION 60 | Thursday, November 14th, 2013 at 1:00

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

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The Ethics of the Fathers. Translated from Hebrew into Marathi by Joseph Ezekiel Rajpurker.

Marathi text. English title-page. pp. (8), 2, 50. Evenly browned, old tape marks on title, gutter split. Original printed wrapper, back wanting. Sm. 8vo

Bombay: Oriental Press for Bene-Israel Improvement Society 1870

Est: $500 - $700

The translator, Joseph Ezekiel Rajpurker (1834-1905) was Head Master of the David Sassoon’s Benevolent Institution and published many works to benefit of the Bene Israel Community. See EJ, Vol. XIII col. 1526.