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Auction 37 · Lot 52
White, William Charles. Chinese Jews. A Compilation of Matters Relating to the Jews of K’aifeng Fu
- Estimate
- $600–$900
- Hammer price
- $800
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
author
(CHINA).
printer
University Press
Place
Toronto
Publication
1942
Description
Three parts in three volumes: Historical; Inscriptional; Genealogical. Numerous photographic plates, illustrations, maps, etc
summary
When this work was reviewed in the anthropological journal "Man" in 1946, it was considered a "very learned, thorough, detailed, and well-documented survey of this ancient and lonely outpost of Jewry."
The book is divided into three parts. The first, Historical, tells the story of the Chinese Jews through the eyes of those who met them directly, presenting many varied pictures of this unique group. The second part, the Inscriptional volume, presents texts and inscriptions with translations and commentaries. The Geneological volume details names and information about specific Jews through Chinese history.
Original boards showing wear around edges. Sm. folio
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