Aleh Teruphah. With a Sermon by Abraham Nansich-Hamburger

Estimate: $1,200–$1,800
Hammer price: $1,000

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author

(ANGLO-JUDAICA). SCHIFF, DAVID TEVELE

printer

Alexander b. Judah & Son

Place

London

Publication

1785

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within typographic border

references

Vinograd, London 111; Roth, London 52

summary

Medical responsa permitting the use of vaccination to combat smallpox. Adjudicated by Schiff, rabbi of the Great Synagogue, London from 1765, and unofficial Chief Rabbi of England’s Aschkenazic Community until his death in 1792

ff. (2), 21. Margins lightly stained. Mdoern morocco. 8vo

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