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Lot 434

Manuscript and Letters – Dr. Leopold Löw of Szeged

* Manuscript, sermons and thoughts, 1855-1888, by Rabbi Dr. Leopold (Lipot) Löw of Szeged (Hungary). Hebrew, Yiddish and Hungarian.
Leopold Löw (1811-1875), historian and neological rabbi. Was considered founder of Hungarian reform movement and was the first to sermonize in the Hungarian language in synagogue [these sermons are from first period of service in Szeged].
* Letter from Leopold Löw, and three letters from his son Dr. Emanuel Löw (1854-1944), neological rabbi, linguist, botanist and known researcher, who was appointed as chief rabbi of Szeged following the demise of his father. (Hungarian).
Volume, approx. 140 written pages, good-fair condition, some leaves detached or torn out, tears and damage. Includes 4 letters, general condition good-fair.