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Lot 120:
Yearbook of English Jewry for the year 5657, edited by Joseph Jacobs. London. 1896. XII, 299 pp., 18.5 cm.
In English. On the initial leaves is a detailed calendar for the year 5557, a ten year chart of the Gregorian dates of the festivals, and charts for the calculation of Yahrzeit and bar mitzvah dates from 1864 until 1904. With a list of the population figures of Jews in various communities worldwide. Includes a detailed list of English communities with their number of Jews and all the institutions in that community. With short biographies of English rabbis and a list of Jewish communities in the British colonies. With a detailed review of the Jewish families that were members of the nobility and a detailed list of the dates of birth and death of well-known Jewish figures. Including an encyclopedia of Jewish values and essays on Jewish topics, customs, false prophets and other topics. On the final leaves are detailed indices of the topics and of Jewish figures. With many advertisements on the initial and final leaves by Jewish companies and institutions. Some of the advertisements are illustrated and give an interesting overview of the cultural life and consumption habits of English Jews in the late 19th century. The book includes valuable historical material for the research of English Jewish communities of the late 19th century.
Very good condition.
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