Finn, James. The Jews in China: Their Synagogue, Their Scriptures, Their History

Estimate: $500–$700
Hammer price: $650

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author

(CHINA)

printer

B. Wertheim

Place

London

Publication

1843

Description

FIRST EDITION. English with some Hebrew text

summary

Finn (1806-72), an English philo-Semite, served as British Consul in Jerusalem from 1845-1862. He was a pioneer in bringing knowledge of the Jews of Kaifeng to the Western World.

pp.viii, 86. Original boards with Chinese characters gilt on upper cover, lightly rubbed. 8vo

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