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Lot 8

Two Books on Judaism - Leipzig, 1705 - Etchings

Two books on Judaism, bound together:
1. Der Gantze Jüdische Glaube [The Whole Jewish Belief], by Anton Margaritha. Leipzig, 1705. With etching facing title page.
2. Der Jüden Glaube und Aberglaube [The Jewish Faith and Superstitions], by Friedrich Albrecht Christiani. Leipzig, 1705.
With etching facing title page and eight etching plates depicting Jewish customs.
[16] leaves, 360 pp, [12] leaves; [2] leaves, 88, 186, [10] pp + [8] plates, 16.5 cm. Good condition. Worming. Stains. Two etching plates are detached. Bookplate and ink inscription on the inner side of the front cover. Vellum binding.