Lot 674
Booklet about the Jews of Dagestan – Jerusalem, 1894
"History of the Jews of Dagestan in the Caucasus mountains. Their existence, status, values and crafts since the days of the Ten Tribes. The state of their poor ones and their sages who are here, in Jerusalem". I.D. Frumkin printing press, Jerusalem, 1894.
Short essay depicting the history of the Jews of Dagestan by Rabbi Ya'akov Yitzchaki (1846-1917), chief rabbi and Av Beit Din of Dagestan as well as scholar of Jewish history, together with his brother in law Sharbat Ben Nissim Anissimov. 16 pp, 18.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Detached leaves, stains and tears. Chopped margins to one page (with text omission). Ownership inscription on title page: "SB"A".
Opening price: $300
