Avodath HaShem [commentary to the Book of Genesis]

Estimate: $500–$700
Hammer price: $400

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author

MENDELOVITZ, SHNEUR ZALMAN

printer

Elchanan Tannenbaum

Place

Jerusalem

Publication

1884

Description

FIRST EDITION. Vignette of the Chabad Synagogue in Jerusalem built through the munificence of David Sassoon

references

Halevi, Jerusalem 408

summary

Includes an account of the author’s travels on behalf of the Chabad Community of Hebron. Briefly noting visits among the aristocratic Jewish denizens of Europe as well as the Far East (Bombay, Calcutta, Hong Kong and Shanghai).

ff. (7), 2-41, (1). Browned, tear on final two leaves repaired affecting a few letters. Modern boards. Sm.4to

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