Joseph, Jacob. Leveith Ya’akov [sermons]

Estimate: $300–$400
Hammer price: $750

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author

(AMERICAN JUDAICA)

printer

Judah Leib Lipmann

Place

Vilna

Publication

1888

Description

FIRST EDITION. Two parts in one.

summary

Jacob Joseph (1848-1902) studied at the Yeshiva of Volozhin, before his appointment as Rabbi of Vilna in 1883. In 1888 he was called to the United States to assume the newly created post of Chief Rabbi of the Orthodox Congregations of Russian Jews in New York City, unfortunately this sweeping position died when he did. See A.J. Karp, AJHSP vol. XLIV pp.129-98)

pp.xii,ff.52,32. Later boards with original upper printed wrapper bound in. Sm.4to

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