Finn, James. The Jews in China: Their Synagogue, Their Scriptures, Their History

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $1,200

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author

(CHINA)

printer

B. Wertheim

Place

London

Publication

1843

Description

FIRST EDITION. Use of Hebrew characters. The Solomon B. Freehoff Copy

summary

Finn (1806-1872), an English philo-Semite, served as British consul in Jerusalem from 1845-62. He was a pioneer in bringing knowledge of the Jews of Kaifeng to the Western World

pp.viii, 86. Title dampstained. Original boards with Chinese characters gilt on upper cover, lightly rubbed. 12mo

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