Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Sefer HaYashar – English Translation – New York, 1840
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Sold for: $400
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Sefer HaYashar, or The Book of Jasher, referred to in Joshua and Second Samuel, faithfully translated from the original Hebrew into English. New York: M. M. Noah & A. S. Gould, 1840.
First English translation of Sefer HaYashar, a medieval work by an unknown author, which reviews the history of the Jewish people from the time of the forefathers until the era of the Judges. The book was translated by Moses Samuel (1795-1860), a Jewish-English businessman, translator and editor.
Many clippings from newspapers and periodicals are pasted on the front and back endpapers, with sermons and essays on the Bible, the siddur and various Torah thoughts, in English.
[2], XXIII, 267 pages. 23.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Tear to first leaf, slightly affecting text. Original binding, worn and damaged (front board detached).
Singerman 726.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
First English translation of Sefer HaYashar, a medieval work by an unknown author, which reviews the history of the Jewish people from the time of the forefathers until the era of the Judges. The book was translated by Moses Samuel (1795-1860), a Jewish-English businessman, translator and editor.
Many clippings from newspapers and periodicals are pasted on the front and back endpapers, with sermons and essays on the Bible, the siddur and various Torah thoughts, in English.
[2], XXIII, 267 pages. 23.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Tear to first leaf, slightly affecting text. Original binding, worn and damaged (front board detached).
Singerman 726.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
Jewish Communities – Books and Letters
Jewish Communities – Books and Letters