Hurwitz, Hyman. The Tears of a Grateful People, A Hebrew Dirge & Hymn, Chanted in the Great Synagogue, St. James Place, Aldgate, on the Day of the Funeral of His Late Most Sacred Majesty King George III, of Blessed Memory

Estimate: $600–$900
Hammer price: Not recorded

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

(ANGLO JUDAICA)

printer

H. Barnett

Place

London

Publication

1820

Description

Printed on silk

references

Roth, Magna Bibliotheca Anglo-Judaica, p. 341, no. 14

summary

PRINTED ON SILK. Hyman Hurwitz (1770-1844), a native of Poland, was a pioneer in the field of Jewish education in England, establishing in 1799 a seminary for Jewish youth, "The Highgate Academy." Later he was elected to the Chair of Hebrew in University College, London. A prolific author, Hurwitz was wont to compose Hebrew poetry for memorable occasions. See JE, Vol. VI, p. 507

pp. 4 (of 15). Original binding with gilt dentelles and silk paste-downs. Detached, very fragile. 8vo

Enquire about this lot