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Lot 384

"HaMe'asef" of the year 1789 - Periodical of the Haskalah Movement

HaMe'asef for the year 1786, including poems and letters gathered by members of Chevrat Dorshey Leshon Ever in Kֳ¶nigsberg, 1786.
Thirteen issues, divided according to the Hebrew Calendar (leap year). The issues include poetry, literature, allegories, biographies of Jewish sages, European history passages "Toldot Hazman", literary criticism, and other sections. Amongst the writers: Ephraim Luzato, Naftali Herz Weisel, Eliyahu Morphurgo, Isaac Euchel, and others.
"HaMe'asef" is one of the important and early periodicals of the Haskalah movement. The periodical called to spread "enlightenment", criticized the rabbinical leadership, published news about the changes that Europe underwent, etc. Pagination varies. Volume 17.5 cm. Good condition. Foxing-marks. Tears to several leaves. Original leather binding, damaged and worn.