The Present State of the Jews, Wherein is contained an exact account of their customs, secular and religious. To which is annexed a summary discourse of the Misna, Talmud, & Gemara, by Lancelot Addison. London: J.C. for William Crooke, 1767. 2nd ed. English.
"Thw Present State of Jews", a comprehensive research about the Jewish Berber population (North African) in the 17th cent, by the Anglican priest Lancelot Addison. The book surveys customs, ceremonies and religion of North African Jews. The book ends with a chapter about the Mishna, Gemara and Talmud. [12], 247, [5] pp, 16 cm. Etching is missing. Good condition. Staining. Tears and damages to binding. Handwritten inscription and Ex-Libris label.