De Castro, David Henriques. De Synagoge der Portugeesch-Israelietische Gemeente te Amsterdam, 1675-1875

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

(AMSTERDAM)

printer

Gebroeders Belinfante

Place

The Hague

Publication

1875

Description

Dutch interspersed with Hebrew, with Hebrew appendices. Wide margins. Frontispiece of the Synagogue as it appeared beginning 18th-century, with tissue guard. Tipped in rear: "Blijk van Tevredenheid" ["Mark of Satisfaction"] of the Portugeesch-Israelietische Godsdienstschool, presented to student Alexander Baruch, signed by the Head of School, J.C. Montezinos, 1904

summary

Recounts the history of the Synagogue, while recording numerous Hebrew hymns composed over the ages in honor of the community. Issued upon the bicentennial celebration. See Gans, Memorbook, p. 397

pp.(6), 66, 77, (1 blank). Light wear. Half-calf over contemporary marbled boards. 4to

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