Shaffner, Abraham. A Wisp of Myrrh in a Bed of Spices. A Narrative of Interesting Events in the Life of Israel’s Benefactor, the Illustrious Philanthropist Sir Moses Montefiore and Reflections upon his Many Deeds of Kindness and Benevolence

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $150

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author

(AMERICAN / ANGLO-JUDAICA)

printer

Jewish Daily News

Place

New York

Publication

1887

Description

Three parts in one, with texts in Hebrew, English and German. Three title-pages. Frontispiece portrait of the Author

references

Singerman 3593

summary

Approbation notes the “remarkable” fact that “a man of the author’s age, now nearing 84, is still blessed with the intellectual freshness necessary to conceive and compose such a work...none will regret its perusal.”

pp.104; 96; 128. Original roan, gilt, spine repaired, rubbed. 8vo

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