Historische Nachricht von der Judengemeinde in dem Hofmarkt Fürth. * Historische Nachrichten von der Juden-Gemeinde...Nürnberg

Estimate: $1,500–$2,000
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

WUERFEL, ANDREA

printer

n.p., and Peter Monath

Place

Frankfurt & Prague, and Nürnberg

Publication

1754 and 1755

Description

Together two works in one volume, both FIRST EDITION. Use of Hebrew text throughout. Second work with engraved frontispiece depicting the local Synagogue as well as six figures, each in distinct Jewish costume

references

Freimann 270 & 277; Rubens 1457 (and see supplement)

summary

Two valuable histories of two important Bavarian Jewish communities. For English translation of “Dress Regulations” imposed by the Elders of the Community in Fürth (as recorded by Würfel), see A. Rubens, History of Jewish Costume (1973) p.194-99

Ex library, very lightly browned, later boards, 4to

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