WILSON, JOHN. The Rudiments of Hebrew Grammar. In Marathi, with the Points

Estimate: $3,000–$4,000
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

(INDIAN JUDAICA)

Place

Bombay

Publication

1832

Description

Printed by lithography

references

Vinograd, Bombay 1; Yaari, Bombay 89

summary

The first appearance of Hebrew type in India. The appearance of this volume, published by a missionary to India, prompted the establishment of a Jewish press, to counteract the influence of Christian proselytizing

ff.(1),143. Title detached and frayed at margins, previous owner’s signature, stained in places. Contemporary reverse sheep, worn. Sm. 4to

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