DEINARD, EPHRAIM. Koheleth America. Catalogue of Hebrew Books Printed in America from 1735-1925

Estimate: $600–$900
Hammer price: $500

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author

(BIBLIOGRAPHY)

printer

Moinester Printing

Place

St. Louis

Publication

1926

Description

One of only three hundred copies. Frontispiece portrait. Two parts in one

references

Shunami 2851; Goldman, Hebrew Printing in America 1208

summary

A singular work of exceptional significance to the understanding of the development of the Hebrew book in America. In addition to bibliographical information, Deinard offers his personal opinion on the quality of many of the books and their authors.

pp. iv, 71,152, (4). Contemporary boards, light wear. Lg. 4to

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