Published by Jacoby Press, Basking Ridge, NJ, 1996
Seller: George Ong Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: near fine. xii, [ii], 127, [1] pp., illustrated, 8vo, green cloth, gilt titles, dustjacket. A book of poems by the Mexican Yiddish poet Isaac Berliner (1899-1957). Fine copy of the book; dustjacket has a tiny nick at the top edge.
Published by J. Kauffmann, Frankfurt a. M., 1909
Seller: The Book Gallery, Jerusalem, Israel
First Edition
FIRST EDITION. This book marks the first printing of the hitherto unknown introduction to the thorough linguistic commentary on the Jewish prayer book by Shabbethai Ben Issac ha-Sofer, the renowned 17th century Grammarian. The book is in Hebrew save for a 13-page introduction in German to B. Isaac`s life and work by the Jewish-German historian and theologian Abraham Berliner. 220x155mm. XVIII+82 pages. White quarter-cloth rebound Hardcover with original cover pasted on front and rear cover. Cover slightly worn. Pages stiff and browning, with humidity stains near upper edge. [SUMMARY]: This rare treatise on the language of the Jewish prayer-book is in good reading condition. The book is in : Hebrew German.