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A group of c. 41 volumes of Hebrew books issued for the benefit of the Jewish Displaced Persons in Europe (She’eirith Hapleitah). Many with dedications to recently murdered family-members and introductions recording gratitude for deliverance.

Auction 61 · Lot 135

A group of c. 41 volumes of Hebrew books issued for the benefit of the Jewish Displaced Persons in Europe (She’eirith Hapleitah). Many with dedications to recently murdered family-members and introductions recording gratitude for deliverance.

Estimate
$1,000–$1,500
Hammer price
$1,000

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

(HOLOCAUST-ERA).

printer

Vaad Hatzalah Rescue Committee, et al

Place

Munich, Foehrenwald, Landsberg, etc

Publication

c. 1945-49

Description

Abbreviated list available upon request.

summary

A collection of Sifrei Kodesh, traditional Jewish texts, that were issued by various Jewish rehabilitation and relief groups for the benefit of the survivors of the Nazi Holocaust who wished to reactivate lives of religious life and Torah learning even while still in limbo in German DP Camps such as Bergen-Belsen, etc.
Few duplicates. Variously bound, some wear. v.s.
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