Masechta Berachoth. Edited and translated into German by E.M. Pinner. Hebrew and German on facing columns. Hebrew and German titles in red and black

Estimate: $200–$250
Hammer price: $250

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author

(TALMUD, BABYLONIAN)

Place

Berlin

Publication

1842

Description

Full-page dedication to Czar Nicholas I, and six page list of subscribers including Royalty

references

Rabbinovicz pp.246-8

summary

This ambitious attempt to translate the entire Talmud was aborted after only one volume, after several prominant Rabbinic notables withdrew their support from the project. The dedication to Czar Nicholas I reflects his government’s support of the Maskilim

Opening four leaves with marginal paper repairs, foxed in places. Modern cloth. Tall folio

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