Sulamith [“A Periodical for the Advancement of Culture and Humanism Among the Jewish Nation.”] Edited by David Fraenkel

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

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author

(GERMANY)

Place

Dessau

Publication

1806-18

Description

Vols. I-VII, present here in twelve volumes. Two vols. with portraits of Israel Jacobssohn and Jonas Jeitteles. The Immanuel Loew Set

summary

The first periodical intended for Jews published in the German language and script. A continuation of the philosophy of the Mendelssohnian Hame’assef, advocating modern educational and social reform. See EJ, XV cols.502-3

Ex-library, some foxing. Uniform contemporary boards with morocco spine-labels, extremities rubbed. 8vo

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