Yesod HaChok / Norges Grundlov 1814 ["The 1814 Constitution of Norway."] Translated into Hebrew by Meir Aschkenazi.

Estimate: $600–$900
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

(NORWAY)

printer

A.S. Didriksen (i.e. Max Schmersow)

Place

Kristiania (Oslo)

Publication

1904

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title pages and introduction in Norwegian, French and Hebrew. Uncut copy.

summary

Meir Aschkanazi served as Rabbi of Kehal Adath Jeshurun of Christiania (later renamed Oslo). In this handsome publication, the Rabbi translated the Norwegian Constitution into Hebrew on the occasion of Norway declaring its sovereignty and independence from Sweden.

pp. 5, (1 blank), 50; 12. Previous owner’s signature. Original pictorial gilt boards with Royal Seal. 4to.

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