Gustav Gottheil. A Summary of the Jewish Faith. To be Used at the Confirmation of Children. The Jewish Festivals.

Estimate: $500–$700
Hammer price: $500

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author

(AMERICAN JUDAICA).

printer

Stettiner, Lambert & Co.

Place

New York

Publication

(188-)

Description

FIRST EDITION.

references

Singerman 2856 (locating a single copy only).

summary

Gustav Gottheil (1827-1903) was a Prussian-born American rabbi whose sympathies and interests were broadly universalist. Appointed senior rabbi of New York City’s Temple Emanu-El in 1875, he grew to become one of the most influential, well-known and controversial Reform Jewish leaders of his time.

pp. 26. Original gilt-tooled boards, all edges gilt. 12mo.

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