Collection of booklets, activity reports and protocols of the "Ezrat Niddachim" society – "For the glory of Moses and Judith Montefiore". Jerusalem, 1884-1891. Six booklets (out of dozens printed in those seven years).
* Year 1, 1884, Book 2 and 3. 18; 17 pages.
* Year 3, 1886, Book 2. 20 pages.
* Year 5, 1888, Book 2. 48 pages.
* Year 6, 1890, Book 2. 28, XX pages (possibly, incomplete at the end).
* Year 7, 1891. 40, XVI pages. Missing the final XXIV pages.
The "Ezrat Niddachim" society was established on the initiative of R. Israel Dov Frumkin on the centennial of Moses Montefiore. The society's goal was to help the poor of Jerusalem by teaching trades and finding employment and livelihood, so that they would not turn to Christian missionary aid.
6 booklets. Approx. 17.5-19 cm. Partially dry and brittle paper (especially Year 7 booklet). Overall good-fair condition. Stains. Wear. Tears. Detached leaves in Year 7 booklet. Stamps and inscriptions. Two booklets with original paper wrappers.
These booklets are exceptionally rare, it is unknown how many of them were printed. According to records in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, it seems that between 20 to 32 booklets were printed over seven years, see there.
Sh. Halevy, no. 453 (Sh. Halevy did not record the final volume of Year 7).
PLEASE NOTE: Some lot descriptions were shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to the Hebrew text.
