Ludwig August Ritter von Frankl-Hochwart. The Jews in the East. Translated into English by Patrick Beaton.

Estimate: $300–$500
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author

(TRAVEL)

printer

Hurst and Blackett

Place

London

Publication

1859

Description

First edition in English. Two volumes.

summary

Fascinating travelogue focusing on the Jews of Eretz Israel and the Near East. The author (1810-94), was secretary of the Jewish community in Vienna, and founded the first modern school in Jerusalem, the celebrated Laemmel School.

Vol. 1: vi, 352.* Vol. 2: pp. vi, 390, (2). Original morocco-backed boards. Some wear to spine. New endpapers. Sm 8vo.

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