Auction 9 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

The Hinge – Periodical on Mechanics – Lvov, 1862

Opening: $120
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The hinge, a sample publication promoting the publication of a periodical edited by Yitzchak Weinrot. Lvov, 1861.
"I shall publish…all about the wonderful machines…gas lighting, …in Hebrew…four leaves will appear weekly…".
22 issues printed; this issue is a sample, preceding the other issues. Illustration on last page.
[4] pages, 28 cm. Poor condition. Stains, tears to edges and moth-damages.
Eastern Europe Jewry, Russia
Eastern Europe Jewry, Russia