Kiss, Gershon. Masechta Prohibishon [“Prohibition Tractate”]

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $400

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author

(PARODY)

printer

Oriom Press

Place

New York

Publication

1929

Description

FIRST EDITION

summary

In light of the era of Prohibition in the United States, a humorous look - written in a clever Talmudic style - of “the many and diverse maneuvers carried out in order to circumvent the laws of Prohibition, as well as the mishaps occurring due to the consumption of noxious drinks.” EJ, XIII col.136.

pp. 40. Loose in original printed boards. 8vo.

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