Itzig Feitel Stern [pseudonym of Johann Heinrich Holzschuher]. Gedichten, Parabelen en Sjnoekes, of Poëtische Paarlensnoer voor de Kalle.

Estimate: $120–$180
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

(ANTISEMITICA).

printer

H. Moolenijzer

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1834

Description

FIRST DUTCH EDITION. Composed in “bad” Dutch in imitation of the Ostjuden recently arrived in the Netherlands. Eight satirical scenes set on four engraved plates. Uncut copy.

summary

A series of illustrated satirical stories, with much use of pidgin-Yiddish, concerning the exploits of various stereotypical Jewish protagonists.

pp. viii, 153. Signature erased from title. Modern boards. 8vo.

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