September 1891 (34 results)

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Hardcover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. In vowelized Yiddish. Volumes 3, 4, 5 bound together. Volume 1: 135 pages. Volume 4: (2), 186 pages. Volume 5: (4), 184 pages. Pages yellow and brittle. Front board detached and first and last 2 leaves detached. Spine strip lacking. One leaf cut with 3/4 of the leaf missing. See image.

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. In vowelized Yiddish. Volumes 6,7,8 bound together. 22 x 15 cm. Volume 6: (2), 173 pages. Volume 7: (2), 156 pages. Volume 8: 160 pages. Pages yellow and brittle. First few leaves detached.

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. In vowelized Yiddish. 22 x 15.5 cm. Large, easy to read, font. (2), 307 pages. Blind-stamped bust of Graetz on the front board. Solid one piece book block but detached in poor binding. Printed on good quality paper.

unbound. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. 1st Edition. In German. xii, 438, (1), pages. Lacks boards and first of two title pages. Pages yellowed and water stained, some leaves detached and a tear with no text loss through page 2. Graetz was born to a butcher family in Xions (now Ksiaz Wielkopolski), Grand Duchy of Posen, in Prussia (now in Poland), he attended Breslau University, but since Jews at that time were barred from receiving Ph.D.s there, he obtained his doctorate from the University of Jena. After 1845 he was principal of the Jewish Orthodox school of the Breslau community, and later taught history at the Jewish Theological Seminary in Breslau (now Wroclaw, Poland). His magnum opus History of the Jews was quickly translated into other languages and ignited worldwide interest in Jewish history. As his fame grew so did the embarrassment at Breslau University, and so in 1869 it bestowed on him an honorary doctorate.The Spaniards also wanted to make amends for having expelled 200,000 Spanish Jews a few centuries earlier and for burning Jews alive ("auto da fe") in public squares in Spain and in her colonies, in the centuries following the expulsion, and so in 1888 they bestowed on Graetz an Honorary Membership in the Spanish Royal Academy of Sciences. Volume 10 contains: 10) Das holländische Jerusalem Die deutschen Juden und der Dreißigjährige Krieg Chmielnicki und die Verfolgung der Juden in Polen durch die Kosaken Neue Ansiedlung der Juden in England und Manasse Ben-Israel Spinoza und Sabbataï Zewi Schatten und Licht Allgemeine Verwilderung in der Judenheit.

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unbound. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. 1st Edition. In German. xii, 438, (1), pages. Marbled edges. Lacks front board, back board detached. Pages yellowed and water stained. First and last two pages detached. Graetz was born to a butcher family in Xions (now Ksiaz Wielkopolski), Grand Duchy of Posen, in Prussia (now in Poland), he attended Breslau University, but since Jews at that time were barred from receiving Ph.D.s there, he obtained his doctorate from the University of Jena. After 1845 he was principal of the Jewish Orthodox school of the Breslau community, and later taught history at the Jewish Theological Seminary in Breslau (now Wroclaw, Poland). His magnum opus History of the Jews was quickly translated into other languages and ignited worldwide interest in Jewish history. As his fame grew so did the embarrassment at Breslau University, and so in 1869 it bestowed on him an honorary doctorate. The Spaniards also wanted to make amends for having expelled 200,000 Spanish Jews a few centuries earlier and for burning Jews alive ("auto da fe") in public squares in Spain and her colonies, in the centuries following the expulsion, and so in 1888 they bestowed on Graetz an Honorary Membership in the Spanish Royal Academy of Sciences. Volume 10 contains: 10) Das holländische Jerusalem Die deutschen Juden und der Dreißigjährige Krieg Chmielnicki und die Verfolgung der Juden in Polen durch die Kosaken Neue Ansiedlung der Juden in England und Manasse Ben-Israel Spinoza und Sabbataï Zewi Schatten und Licht Allgemeine Verwilderung in der Judenheit.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. In German. x, 563, (2) pages. 20 x 14.5 cm. Additional images available upon request. Spine reinforced. Graetz was born to a butcher family in Xions (now Ksiaz Wielkopolski), Grand Duchy of Posen, in Prussia (now in Poland), he attended Breslau University, but since Jews at that time were barred from receiving Ph.D.s there, he obtained his doctorate from the University of Jena. After 1845 he was principal of the Jewish Orthodox school of the Breslau community, and later taught history at the Jewish Theological Seminary in Breslau (now Wroclaw, Poland). His magnum opus History of the Jews was quickly translated into other languages and ignited worldwide interest in Jewish history. As his fame grew so did the embarrassment at Breslau University, and so in 1869 it bestowed on him an honorary doctorate. The Spaniards also wanted to make amends for having expelled 200,000 Spanish Jews a few centuries earlier and for burning Jews alive ("auto da fe") in public squares in Spain and in her colonies, in the centuries following the expulsion, and so in 1888 they bestowed on Graetz an Honorary Membership in the Spanish Royal Academy of Sciences.

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. No Jacket. 1st Edition. In German. xii, 524 pages.The binding and the first and last dozen pages are ragged. All edges marbled, though color is now faint. 95% of the book is in pretty good condition. Graetz was born to a butcher family in Xions (now Ksiaz Wielkopolski), Grand Duchy of Posen, in Prussia (now in Poland), he attended Breslau University, but since Jews at that time were barred from receiving Ph.D.s there, he obtained his doctorate from the University of Jena. After 1845 he was principal of the Jewish Orthodox school of the Breslau community, and later taught history at the Jewish Theological Seminary in Breslau (now Wroclaw, Poland). His magnum opus History of the Jews was quickly translated into other languages and ignited worldwide interest in Jewish history. As his fame grew so did the embarrassment at Breslau University, and so in 1869 it bestowed on him an honorary doctorate. The Spaniards also wanted to make amends for having expelled 200,000 Spanish Jews a few centuries earlier and for burning Jews alive ("auto da fe") in public squares in Spain and in her colonies, in the centuries following the expulsion, and so in 1888 they bestowed on Graetz an Honorary Membership in the Spanish Royal Academy of Sciences.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. In German. With a forward by Graetz, dated 1853. xvi, 564, (1) pages. This volume 4, which begins with the period following the destruction of Jerusalem, was the very first volume to be published. The publication was not a financial success, and the publisher refused to continue it. However, the publication society Institut zur Förderung der Israelitischen Litteratur, founded by Ludwig Philippson, had just come into existence, and it undertook the publication of the subsequent volumes. Graetz was born to a butcher family in Xions (now Ksiaz Wielkopolski), Grand Duchy of Posen, in Prussia (now in Poland), he attended Breslau University, but since Jews at that time were barred from receiving Ph.D.s there, he obtained his doctorate from the University of Jena. After 1845 he was principal of the Jewish Orthodox school of the Breslau community, and later taught history at the Jewish Theological Seminary in Breslau (now Wroclaw, Poland). His magnum opus History of the Jews was quickly translated into other languages and ignited worldwide interest in Jewish history. As his fame grew so did the embarrassment at Breslau University, and so in 1869 it bestowed on him an honorary doctorate. The Spaniards also wanted to make amends for having expelled 200,000 Spanish Jews a few centuries earlier and for burning of Jews alive ("auto da fe") in public squares in Spain and in her colonies, in the centuries following the expulsion, and so in 1888 they bestowed on Graetz an Honorary Membership in the Spanish Royal Academy of Sciences.

Detached boards. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. 1st Edition. In German. xii, 495 pages. 204 x 138 mm. Book block is in one piece, but boards and first leaf detached. Pages yellowed. Graetz was born to a butcher family in Xions (now Ksiaz Wielkopolski), Grand Duchy of Posen, in Prussia (now in Poland), he attended Breslau University, but since Jews at that time were barred from receiving Ph.D.s there, he obtained his doctorate from the University of Jena. After 1845 he was principal of the Jewish Orthodox school of the Breslau community, and later taught history at the Jewish Theological Seminary in Breslau (now Wroclaw, Poland). His magnum opus History of the Jews was quickly translated into other languages and ignited worldwide interest in Jewish history. As his fame grew so did the embarrassment at Breslau University, and so in 1869 it bestowed on him an honorary doctorate. The Spaniards also wanted to make amends for having expelled 200,000 Spanish Jews a few centuries earlier and for burning Jews alive ("auto da fe") in public squares in Spain and in her colonies, in the centuries following the expulsion, and so in 1888 they bestowed on Graetz an Honorary Membership in the Spanish Royal Academy of Sciences.

unbound. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. 1st Edition. In German. xi, 480 pages. 204 x 138 mm. First title page detached. Pages yellowed. Front free end paper has the rubber stamp impression of Dr. Max Freudenthal [1868-1937]. Graetz was born to a butcher family in Xions (now Ksiaz Wielkopolski), Grand Duchy of Posen, in Prussia (now in Poland), he attended Breslau University, but since Jews at that time were barred from receiving Ph.D.s there, he obtained his doctorate from the University of Jena. After 1845 he was principal of the Jewish Orthodox school of the Breslau community, and later taught history at the Jewish Theological Seminary in Breslau (now Wroclaw, Poland). His magnum opus History of the Jews was quickly translated into other languages and ignited worldwide interest in Jewish history. As his fame grew so did the embarrassment at Breslau University, and so in 1869 it bestowed on him an honorary doctorate. The Spaniards also wanted to make amends for having expelled 200,000 Spanish Jews a few centuries earlier and for burning Jews alive ("auto da fe") in public squares in Spain and in her colonies, in the centuries following the expulsion, and so in 1888 they bestowed on Graetz an Honorary Membership in the Spanish Royal Academy of Sciences.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. In vowelized Yiddish. 22 x 15.5 cm. Large, easy to read, font. (2), 260 pages. Blind-stamped bust of Graetz on the front board. Inner front hinge slightly loose. Printed on good quality paper.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. In vowelized Yiddish. 22 x 15.5 cm. Large, easy to read, font. (4), xi, 274 pages. Blind-stamped bust of Graetz on the front board. Printed on good quality paper.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. In vowelized Yiddish. 22 x 15.5 cm. Large, easy to read, font. (2), 260 pages. Gilt-stamped bust of Graetz on the front board. Printed on good quality paper. Inner front hinge exposed and loose.

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. No Jacket. In Hebrew. 24 x 18 cm. Volume 1 only. (2), iv, 526 pages. Pages yellowed. Original boards with new spine. Graetz was born to a butcher family in Xions (now Ksiaz Wielkopolski), Grand Duchy of Posen, in Prussia (now in Poland), he attended Breslau University, but since Jews at that time were barred from receiving Ph.D.s there, he obtained his doctorate from the University of Jena. After 1845 he was principal of the Jewish Orthodox school of the Breslau community, and later taught history at the Jewish Theological Seminary in Breslau (now Wroclaw, Poland). His magnum opus History of the Jews was quickly translated into other languages and ignited worldwide interest in Jewish history. As his fame grew so did the embarrassment at Breslau University, and so in 1869 it bestowed on him an honorary doctorate. The Spaniards also wanted to make amends for having expelled 200,000 Spanish Jews a few centuries earlier and for burning Jews alive ("auto da fe") in public squares in Spain and in her colonies, in the centuries following the expulsion, and so in 1888 they bestowed on Graetz an Honorary Membership in the Spanish Royal Academy of Sciences.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the historical evolution of the English Parliament and its function as a representative body for the people. The author traces the Parliament's origins in the 13th century to its present-day role in a modern democracy, examining the development of parliamentary procedures, the role of political parties, and the impact of social and economic changes on the institution. The book offers a comprehensive analysis of the Parliament's role in shaping English history, providing insights into the complex relationship between the people and their representatives and the enduring significance of parliamentary democracy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an insightful examination of constitutional law within the context of Kentucky's legal framework. It offers a comprehensive overview of the state's constitution and its historical significance, including the inception of its Bill of Rights. The author delves into the fundamental principles and provisions that define Kentucky's legal landscape, encompassing topics ranging from individual rights and freedoms to the structure and powers of government. By exploring the evolution of constitutional law within Kentucky, this book provides a valuable understanding of the legal and political foundations that shape the state's governance and the protection of its citizens' rights. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, published in 1893, details the ninth annual report of the Commissioners of the State Reservation at Niagara. Published by the state of New York, the report is an informative and thorough analysis of the state of the preservation of Niagara Falls and the surrounding area. The report shares the author's observations of the region's natural beauty and the impact of tourism on the landscape. It also discusses the history of the preservation effort and the challenges of balancing conservation with public access to the area. The report provides a valuable historical record of the early efforts to preserve Niagara Falls and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of conservation in the United States. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to the current state of pharmaceutical sciences and practice. It covers theoretical pharmacy, providing essential context for the day-to-day operations of a pharmacy. Pharmacy's elevation to a respected profession is evident throughout, and the author advocates for expanding the role of the pharmacist in patient care. The author also delves into the challenges facing modern pharmacists and the profession's continuing evolution. This book presents a unique perspective on the history, present, and future of pharmacy, making it an invaluable resource for pharmacists, pharmacy students, and anyone interested in the field. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. In German. Graetz's Forward is dated 1853. xvi, 564, (1) pages. Marbled edges (see image here). A bit loose in binding. This volume 4, which begins with the period following the destruction of Jerusalem, was the very first volume to be published. The publication was not a financial success, and the publisher refused to continue it. However, the publication society Institut zur Förderung der Israelitischen Litteratur, founded by Ludwig Philippson, had just come into existence, and it undertook the publication of the subsequent volumes. Graetz was born to a butcher family in Xions (now Ksiaz Wielkopolski), Grand Duchy of Posen, in Prussia (now in Poland), he attended Breslau University, but since Jews at that time were barred from receiving Ph.D.s there, he obtained his doctorate from the University of Jena. After 1845 he was principal of the Jewish Orthodox school of the Breslau community, and later taught history at the Jewish Theological Seminary in Breslau (now Wroclaw, Poland). His magnum opus History of the Jews was quickly translated into other languages and ignited worldwide interest in Jewish history. As his fame grew so did the embarrassment at Breslau University, and so in 1869 it bestowed on him an honorary doctorate. The Spaniards also wanted to make amends for having expelled 200,000 Spanish Jews a few centuries earlier and for burning of Jews alive ("auto da fe") in public squares in Spain and in her colonies, in the centuries following the expulsion, and so in 1888 they bestowed on Graetz an Honorary Membership in the Spanish Royal Academy of Sciences.

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. 1st Edition. In Hebrew.426, 6, 45, 3, 38 pages. 212 x 160 mm. Pages browned. See in image 3 the label of the Warsaw bookseller, Trud A. Kaien, on the front pastedown. Graetz was born to a butcher family in Xions (now Ksiaz Wielkopolski), Grand Duchy of Posen, in Prussia (now in Poland), he attended Breslau University, but since Jews at that time were barred from receiving Ph.D.s there, he obtained his doctorate from the University of Jena. After 1845 he was principal of the Jewish Orthodox school of the Breslau community, and later taught history at the Jewish Theological Seminary in Breslau (now Wroclaw, Poland). His magnum opus History of the Jews was quickly translated into other languages and ignited worldwide interest in Jewish history. As his fame grew so did the embarrassment at Breslau University, and so in 1869 it bestowed on him an honorary doctorate. The Spaniards also wanted to make amends for having expelled 200,000 Spanish Jews a few centuries earlier and for burning Jews alive ("auto da fe") in public squares in Spain and in her colonies, in the centuries following the expulsion, and so in 1888 they bestowed on Graetz an Honorary Membership in the Spanish Royal Academy of Sciences.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. In German. xiv, (1), 498, 33, (1) pages. The last 34 pages, consisting of the "Alphabetarisch liste der Forderer". are yellowed, having been printed on poor quality paper. Hinges exposed. With signature of Karl Rosenthal. Karl Rosenthal was born in 1889, one of nine children. He studied at the Universities of Berlin and Münster before receiving his doctorate from the University of Cologne. He served as a rabbi in Dortmund, where he met his future wife, Trudie Schuster. They were married shortly before the outbreak of World War I and were on their honeymoon in Norway when Karl was called back to serve in the army. Their first son, Klaus, was born nine months later. Their second son, George, was born in 1920. In 1924 Karl Rosenthal began working as a rabbi for the Reform congregation in Berlin. Many of his writings criticized the Nazi ideology, and he was arrested several times. On Kristallnacht Rosenthal was arrested and sent to the Sachsenhausen concentration camp. He was released three months later with orders to leave Germany at once and went to England, where he studied in Oxford. The Rosenthals' son Klaus had already immigrated to the United States. Trudie and George left Berlin early in 1939 and settled in Amsterdam. George was arrested by the Gestapo in 1941 and sent to the concentration camp in Mauthausen, Austria, where he perished. Later that year Trudie was arrested as well and was held at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp for three years. She was able to obtain a South American passport and upon her release went to Switzerland and then on to an UNRRA (United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration) camp in Algiers. She remained there until 1945 when she was able to board a ship bound for America. She was finally reunited with Karl and Klaus in Philadelphia on December 31, 1945. In 1946, Karl received an appointment to the Reform congregation in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He later worked in Springfield, Illinois, and Wilmington, North Carolina, where he died in 1952. Trudie stayed in Wilmington and died there in 1976. Graetz was born to a butcher family in Xions (now Ksiaz Wielkopolski), Grand Duchy of Posen, in Prussia (now in Poland), he attended Breslau University, but since Jews at that time were barred from receiving Ph.D.s there, he obtained his doctorate from the University of Jena. After 1845 he was principal of the Jewish Orthodox school of the Breslau community, and later taught history at the Jewish Theological Seminary in Breslau (now Wroclaw, Poland). His magnum opus History of the Jews was quickly translated into other languages and ignited worldwide interest in Jewish history. As his fame grew so did the embarrassment at Breslau University, and so in 1869 it bestowed on him an honorary doctorate. The Spaniards also wanted to make amends for having expelled 200,000 Spanish Jews a few centuries earlier and for burning Jews alive ("auto da fe") in public squares in Spain and in her colonies, in the centuries following the expulsion, and so in 1888 they bestowed on Graetz an Honorary Membership in the Spanish Royal Academy of Sciences.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, examining the origins of Romanesque architecture, narrates its evolution through the 13th century into the more familiar Gothic style. The author focuses on Romanesque buildings in New York City, including churches like St. Agnes Chapel and Trinity Church, and commercial buildings like the United States Trust Company structure on Wall Street. The author, delving into the broader context of Romanesque's roots in Romanesque architecture, presents an engaging exploration of the evolution of one of architecture's most enduring styles. Analyzing the style's themes of stability and strength, the author reveals Romanesque's lasting impact on our understanding of architectural beauty and functional design. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an extended compilation of the minutes and presentations from the Gesellschaft fur Natur- und Heilkunde, a prominent German society for the study of natural and healing science, which met throughout the late 1800s. The book is a treasure trove for readers interested in the medical, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and surgical practices of this era. Members of this professional society presented papers on a wide range of topics including diphtheria, enteroptosis, hypnotism, lupus, psychology, and tuberculosis. Perusing these discussions offers a unique opportunity to witness the emergence of new ideas and practices in the 1800s and discover the development of modern medical practices. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book looks at the life of Mark Hopkins, a towering figure in American education and religion who served as the fourth president of Williams College. It explores his profound influence on generations of students and his contributions to the fields of philosophy and theology. The author analyzes Hopkins's writings and sermons, which exemplify his commitment to Christian principles and his belief in the power of education to shape moral character. Through Hopkins's exceptional life and work, this book offers insights into the intellectual and spiritual currents that shaped American society in the nineteenth century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.