Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters

Josippon and She'erit Yisrael - in Yiddish, with Illustrations - Handsome Copy

Opening: $400
Sold for: $875
Including buyer's premium
Keter Kehuna - Josippon, Part 1; and Keter Malchut – Part 2 of Josippon, titled She'erit Yisrael. Amsterdam, [1743]. Approbation by Rabbi Aryeh Leib, Rabbi of Amsterdam [son-in-law of Chacham Zvi].
Both books are in Yiddish, with fine woodcut illustrations. Separate title page for each part. Handsome copy, with an original binding.
[4], 244; [4], 148 leaves. Good condition. Stains. Ownership inscriptions. Stamps. Original ornamented leather binding, with remnants of metal clasps.
Basic Books / Various
Basic Books / Various