Gamliel ben Pedahzur (i.e. Abraham Mears). The Book of Religion, Ceremonies and Prayers of the Jews.

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $2,000

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author

(ANGLO-JUDAICA)

printer

for J. Wilcox

Place

London

Publication

1738

Description

FIRST EDITION. Two parts in one.

references

Roth B8, 6

summary

The First Translation of the Prayer-Book into English Important as well as amusing source of information on Anglo-Jewish social life and belief. Hebrew transliteration with a distinctly Cockney intonation. See JHSE Miscellanies vol. II pp.1-8

Contemporary gilt-ruled calf, rebacked. 8vo

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