Kriegs-Hagadah 1914-1915. Hebrew with German introduction by Rabbi Dr. David Feuchtwang of Vienna.

Estimate: $800–$1,000
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

(HAGADAH).

printer

Markus Kral

Place

Brünn

Publication

1915

Description

Hebrew and German translation face `a face. Reproducing illustrations from earlier editions. Original pictorial wrappers depicting Kaiser Willhelm II of Germany and Emperor Franz Josef of Austria.

references

Yudlov 2626; Yaari 1854

summary

This Kriegs-Hagadah ("War Hagadah") issued soon after the outbreak of World War I, represents an outpouring of patriotism by German Jews for the Axis powers of Germany and Austro-Hungary.

pp. 63, (1 blank). Covers chipped. 4to

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