Aschkanaze, Meir. Yesod HaChok / Norges Grundlov 1814 ["The 1814 Constitution of Norway."] Translated into Hebrew by Meir Aschkenazi.

Estimate: $600–$900
Hammer price: $700

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author

(NORWAY)

printer

A.S. Didriksen (i.e. Max Schmersow)

Place

Kristiania (Oslo)

Publication

1904

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title pages and introduction in Norwegian, French and Hebrew.

summary

Meir Aschkanazi served as Rabbi of Kehal Adath Jeshurun of Christiania (later renamed Oslo). In this handsome publication, the Rabbi translated the Norwegian Constitution into Hebrew on the occasion of Norway declaring its sovereignty and independence from Sweden.

pp. 5, (1 blank), 50; 12. Portion of top of Norwegian title excised, text unaffected. Partially uncut. Original pictorial boards, gilt with Royal Seal. 4to

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