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Antique 1898 first-edition/main volume of Geschichte der Juden im ehemaligen Fürstbistum Bamberg by Dr. Adolf Eckstein, District Rabbi of Bamberg.
Published in Bamberg by Handels-Druckerei in 1898.
The title translates as “History of the Jews in the Former Prince-Bishopric of Bamberg, Based on Archival Sources, with Documentary Appendices.”
An important late-19th-century German Judaica reference work documenting the history of Jewish communities in Bamberg and the surrounding region using archival and historical records. Text is primarily German and includes some Hebrew passages/references.
Details:
Author: Dr. Adolf Eckstein
Published: 1898
Place: Bamberg, Germany
Publisher: Handels-Druckerei
Language: German
Pages: VIII + 326
Binding: Period half-cloth with marbled paper boards, cloth corners and gilt spine lettering
Condition: Antique condition with substantial age-related wear. Covers show rubbing, scratches, worn edges and corners. Spine has rubbing and wear. Interior hinges are split/separating, as clearly shown in photographs. Pages show expected age toning and occasional spotting. Sold as a collectible antique book in its present condition. Please examine all photographs closely.
A desirable early work for collectors of Judaica, German Jewish history, Bamberg history, genealogy and 19th-century historical reference books.
