Kriegs-Hagadah 1914-1915.

AUCTION 63 | Thursday, November 13th, 2014 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic and Ceremonial Art

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Lot 111
(HAGADAH).

Kriegs-Hagadah 1914-1915.

Hebrew and German translation face à face. German introduction by Rabbi Dr. David Feuchtwang of Vienna. Reproducing illustrations from earlier editions. Original pictorial boards depicting Kaiser Willhelm II of Germany and Emperor Franz Josef of Austria. pp. 63, (1). Some staining. Spine worn. 8vo. Yudlov 2626; Yaari 1854.

Brünn: Markus Kral 1915

Est: $400 - $600
PRICE REALIZED $500
This Kriegs-Hagadah (“War Hagadah”) issued soon after the outbreak of the First World War, represents an outpouring of patriotism by German Jews for the Central Powers of Germany and Austria-Hungary.