FRANKEL, BENJAMIN."Ashry Masscil," In Honour of…the Very Rev. Dr. N.M. Adler, Chief Rabbi of Great Britain.

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

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author

(ANGLO-JUDAICA)

printer

E. Varty

Place

London

Publication

1845

Description

Hebrew and English titles. Fully vocalized Hebrew poem with poetic English translation facing.

references

Not in Roth nor Vinograd

summary

Nathan M. Adler (1803-90), a native of Hanover, Germany, succeeded the deceased Solomon Hirschell as Chief Rabbi of the British Empire, in which capacity he served until his death. This poem by the Rev. Dr. Benjamin Frankel, was composed in honor of the installation of Adler as Chief Rabbi of Great Britain in 1845.

pp.25, (1), (2 blanks). Ex-library, gutter split. Original gilt boards, detached. 8vo

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