Tana Bikurim [diatribe against Shalom Cohen’s Shorshei Emunah (1815)]

Estimate: $800–$1,200
Hammer price: $1,400

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author

(ANGLO-JUDAICA). BENNETT, SOLOMON

printer

L. Alexander

Place

London

Publication

1817

Description

FIRST EDITION. 2 page introduction in English

references

Vinograd, London 211; Roth, London 107; Mehlman 1719

summary

“One of the most vigorous and striking personalities of London Jewry” Solomon Bennett’s literary attack is in fact an excuse to impugn the piety of the Chief Rabbi, Solomon Hirschell. See A. Barnett, Solomon Bennett (1761-1838) Artist, Hebraist and Controversialist, in: JHSET, vol. XVII (1953) pp. 91-111 See also Lot 248

pp. 26. Lightly browned. Modern stiff marbled wrappers. 8vo

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