Finn, James. The Jews in China: Their Synagogue, their Scriptures, their History.

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $450

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author

(CHINA)

Place

London

Publication

1843

Description

FIRST EDITION. Use of Hebrew characters.

summary

Finn (1806-1872) an English philo-Semite who served as British consul in Jerusalem from 1845-62 was a pioneer in bringing to the knowledge of the Western World the Jews of Kai-Feng.

pp.viii,86. EXTREME UPPER PORTION OF TITLE REMOVED. Original boards with Chinese characters gilt on upper cover, lightly rubbed, rebacked. 12mo

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