Torre, Lelio Della

DELLA CONDIZIONE DEGLI EBREI SOTTO L'IMPERO GERMANICO NEL MEDIO EVO

Padova: Typ. Minerva, 1842. Item #40510

1st edition. Original paper wrappers. 8vo. 21 pages, 21 cm. In Italian. Title translates to “The Conditions of the Jew under the German Empire in the Middle Ages. ” Lelio Della Torre (1805–1871) was an Italian Jewish scholar who wrote in Italian, German, French and Hebrew. He is best known for his critical translation of the Book of Psalms, but also as the rabbi of the Torino Jewish community (Wikipedia, 2018) . SUBJECTS: Jews -- Germany -- History -- 1096-1800. OCLC lists 4 copies worldwide (JTS, HUC, Hebrew U. , British Library) . Wrappers are very slightly worn. Very good condition. (YID-32-9).

Price: $500.00