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"Hachoker" - Periodical for Jewish Studies - Krakow, 1891-1894

"Hachoker [The Researcher], periodical dedicated to Jewish studies, published monthly by Yitzchak Shlomo Fuchs in Paris". Krakow, [1891-1894].
First year: issues no. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5-6, 7-8, 12. Second year: issues no. 1, 2, 3. Some of the issues are missing their wrappers. Wrappers of the first year issues are bound together following the issues.
The editor, Yitzchak Shlomo Fuchs (1862-1895), served for some time as editor of "HaMagid"; focused on Jewish studies and in particular Jewish literature of the middle ages. His periodical, "Hachoker", served for publishing many of his writings. Fuchs committed suicide at the age of 33. 345 pp. + index + wrappers; 100 pp, 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Ex-library copy.