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Casablanca: Be-Defus Sh. Gayan, 1937. 1st edition. Later boards. 4to. 324 pages, 32 cm. In Hebrew. Title translates to “To You, Solomon. ” SUBJECTS: Responsa - 1800. OCLC lists 6 copies worldwide (OCLC: 233298982) . Ex-library with usual markings. Very good condition. (RAB-65-42). More
Tel Aviv; Sifryat Ha-Sha?ot, 1946. Original Wraps. 16mo. 47 pages. 17 cm. First edition. In Hebrew. On the form and history of Piyyut; heavily draws on the works of Wissenschaft des Judentums scholars. Written by Abraham Meir Habermann (1901–1980) , bibliographer and scholar of medieval Hebrew literature. Subjects: Piyutim. OCLC..... More
Djerba: Defus David Idan, 1919. Period boards. 8vo. 6, 218, 12 pages. In Hebrew and Judeo-Arabic. Title translates to “Sefer Midrash Hagadah: Commentaries and Explanations. ” Tzemach HaCohen (1739-1813) was a prominent Tunisian rabbi and Torah scholar from Djerba. Otzar HaHaggadot 2698, Yaari, 1893. SUBJECTS: Judaism -- Liturgy -- Texts..... More
New York, Shengold Publishers, 1984. Original Publisher’s Cloth. 8vo. 167 pages. 26 cm. CONTENTS: Medieval History o the Jews in Moslem Countries – Contemporary History of the Jews in Moslem Countries – End of an Era: Emigration – Socioeconomic Conditions in the Sephardic Disapora – Jews in African Countries –..... More
Lodz:yitshak Shlomovits, Bi-Defus M. Tsederboi), 1911. (FT) Modern Paper Wrappers. 8vo, 56 pages, 25 cm. In Hebrew. “On the life and customs of the Jews of China. ” Following a petition to American President McKinley for a permit to tour China to research the roots and customs of the Chinese..... More
Jarczow: Bi-Defus Zupnik Knoller Et Volf, Poland; Jarczow, 1897. Hardcover, 8vo, 48 leaves, 24 cm. In Hebrew. SUBJECT (S) : Responsa -- 1600-1800. Hagiz (1672-c. 1751) was a “scholar, kabbalist, and opponent of Shabbateanism; son of Jacob Hagiz. He was born in Jerusalem and studied with his grandfather, Moses Galante..... More
Tunis: Bi-Defus Vaz’an Ve-Kastor, 1893. 1st edition. Period boards with original spine. 8vo, 96 pages, 23 cm. In Hebrew. Title is a biblical reference that translates loosely to “From where it will come. ” Biblical novellae including Passover Hagadah. SUBJECTS: Bible — Commentaries. OCLC: 19153110. OCLC lists 9 copies worldwide..... More
Jerusalem: Center For Jewish Art, Hebrew University Of Jerusalem, 1991. Hardcover, 4to, 178, 44 pages. : illustrated. In Hebrew and English. SUBJECT (S) : Jews -- Afghanistan. Judaism -- Liturgical objects -- Afghanistan -- Pictorial works. Synagogen. Liturgische voorwerpen. Joden. "Survey of synagogues and their treasures at the Jerusalem index..... More
Jerusalem: Center For Jewish Art, Hebrew University Of Jerusalem, 1991. 4to, 178, 44 pages. : illustrated. In Hebrew and English. With lengthy inscription from editor on half title page. SUBJECT (S) : Jews -- Afghanistan. Judaism -- Liturgical objects -- Afghanistan -- Pictorial works. Synagogen. Liturgische voorwerpen. Joden. "Survey of..... More
Boston: Houghton, Mifflin Co. ; Cambridge : Riverside Press, 1871. Hardcover, 12mo, iv, 256 pages, 18 cm. Contents: Sketches. Luck of Roaring Camp ; Outcasts of Poker Flat ; Miggles -- Tennessee's partner ; Idyl of Red Gulch ; Brown of Calaveras ; High-water mark ; Lonely ride ; Man..... More
Detroit, Mich. ; Wayne State University Press, 1994. Original Cloth. 8vo. 235 pages. 24 cm. First edition. With a foreword by Raphael Patai. “This work chronicles the saga of the 45, 000 Jews who left Bulgaria to settle in Israel after 1948. It begins with a study of the history..... More
Livorno; Bi-Defus Sh. Belforte Va-Havero, [1931]. Original Cloth. 16mo. [138] pages. 16 cm. In Hebrew and Judeo-Arabic, in Rashi Script. The Haggadah according to the Baghdad Rite, with Judeo-Arabic (Yahudic) . Arranged by Rabbi Yosef Hayim (1832-1909) (Rabbi Yosef Chaim ben Eliahu Tov) , leading Hakham of Baghdad, with his..... More
No-Amun [Alexandria, Egypt]: Bi-Defus P. J. Mizrahi, 1893. 1st edition. 8vo. 138 pages. 21 cm. In Hebrew with alternate title page in Italian. Title translates to “Sefer Neveh Shalom: According to Alexandrian and Egyptian Customs. ” Rabbi Eliyahu Hazan (1840-1908) was a Sephardic rabbi who led the Alexandria Jewish community..... More
Eisenstadt: Osterreichisches Judisches Museum In Eisenstadt, 1992. Softcover, 8vo, 241 pages, 45 illustrations (some color) , 24 cm. In German. Series: Studia Judaica Austriaca; Bd. 13. Contents: Das spanische Judentum -- Die sephardische Diaspora. SUBJECT(S) : Jews -- Spain -- Exhibitions. Sephardim -- Exhibitions. Jewish art and symbolism --Exhibitions. Diaspora..... More
Vienna, 1902. Original Paper Wrappers. 8vo. 16 pages. 23 cm. In German. Title translates to English as, “Fragment of a Prayer Book from Yemen. ” Cover subtitle: “Ein Beitrag zur Geschichte der jüdischen und jüdisch-arabischen Synagogalpoesie und zur Kenntnis der arabischen Vulgärdialects in Yemen. Inaugural-Dissertation zur Erlangung der philosophischen Doctorwürde..... More
![Item 10526. DAS WESEN DER DINGE NACH DER LEHRE GABIROLS [INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR]](https://danwymanbooks.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/38950.jpg?width=320&height=427&fit=bounds&v=1661885157)
Cincinnati : Hebrew Union College, 1939. Original Wrappers. 8vo. [359]-385 pages ; 23 cm. Inscribed by Heschel on the title page. Off-print from Hebrew Union College Annual, Vol. XIV (1939) . In German. Title translates into English as, “The Essence Of Things After The Teachings Of [Ibn] Gabirol” “Solomon ibn..... More
Jerusalem: Yad Yitshaq Ben-Tsvi, 1977. Hardcover, 8vo, xi, 556 pages. In Hebrew; Series: Sifriya le-toldot ha-yishuv ha-yehudi be-Erets-Yisra? El; Quntresim; 6; Variation: Sifriya le-toldot ha-yishuv ha-yehudi be-Erets-Yisr’el. ; Quntresim; 6. OCLC lists 2 copies worldwide (Danish Union, DET Kongelige Biblitek) . Light wear. Very good condition. (Sef-25-27). More
![Item 8490. MI-MIZRAH UMI-MA'ARAV: KOVETS MEHKARIM BE-TOLDOT HA-YEHUDIM BA-MIZRAH UVE-MAGREB = EAST AND MAGHREB [VOLUMES 1-2]](https://danwymanbooks.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/35240.jpg?width=320&height=427&fit=bounds&v=1661884847)
Ramat-Gan; Universitat Bar-Ilan, 1974, 1980. Original Cloth. 8vo. XXI, 331; XVIII, 235 pages. 23 cm. In Hebrew. Summaries in English. Volumes one and two: East and Maghreb, Researches in the History of the Jews in the Orient and North Africa. Kerekh 1. 'arukh bi-yede H. Z. Hirshberg; be-hishtatfut E. Bashan..... More
Ramat-Gan, Bar-Ilan University, 1974. (FT) Original Publisher’s Cloth. 8vo. 331, xxi pages. Illus. 24 cm. In Hebrew with English summaries. Series: “Mekorot u-mehkarim be-toldot ha-Yehudim ba-mizrah ve-tarbutam. Sefer 3 = Texts and Studies in the History and Culture of the Jews in the Orient. Volume Three. ” SUBJECT(S) : Jews..... More
London: Jews College, 1918. Cloth. 8vo. 59 pages. Bound with: Hirschfeld. JEFETH B. ALI'S ARABIC COMMENTARY ON NAHUM: WITH INTRODUCTION, ABRIDGED TRANSLATION AND NOTES (London: Jews’ College, 1911. 42 pages) . Hirschfeld (1854–1934) was a “scholar of Judeo-Arabic literature. Hirschfeld, who was born in Thorn, Prussia, received his doctorate from..... More
Oxford, Lincombe Lodge Research Library, 1965. Hardcover, 8vo, 482 pages. S. 479-482: Americo Castro. Selected bibliography. The Richard Kronstein foundation for the promotion of Jewish and cognate studies. Castro (1885–1972) , was a “Spanish historian and literary critic. Castro was a professor at the University of Madrid and later at..... More
Paris-Vie, 1902. Offprint from " Bulletins et mémoires de la Société d'Anthropologie de Paris. ” Original Paper Wrappers bound inside Protective Marble Boards. 8vo. 19 pages ; 26 cm. In French. Title translates into English as, “The Jews of Mzab. ” Article about the Jews of Mzab, Algeria. OCLC lists..... More
New York, American Relief Society For The Yemenite Jews Of Jerusalem, Palestine, Inc., 1928. 1st Edition. Original Paper Wrappers with Photograph of Jewish Children in Yemen. 8vo. 28 pages ; 20cm. In English. A solicitation for the American Relief Committee with a goal of raising $300, 000 to support the..... More
London : D. Nutt, 1850. 1st edition thus. Period Wrappers, 12mo, 35 pages ; 19 cm. In Hebrew with added English title page (“Abraham Aben Ezra's Commentary on the Book of Esther, after another version... Edited for the first time by Joseph Zedner”) . Vinograd, Y. , ; London 487..... More
Yerushalayim : ha-Akademyah ha-leumit ha-Yisreelit le-mada`im, 1975-1980. Cloth. 8vo. 708 pages. Contains facsimiles. In Hebrew. “Ibn Ezra was a poet, grammarian, biblical commentator, philosopher, astronomer, and physician. Ibn Ezra was born in Tudela, Spain, and his life falls into two distinct periods. During the first he lived in Spain, though..... More