Auction 38
Jewish and Israeli History and Culture, Israeli and International Art
By Kedem
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May 14, 2014
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem., Israel
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LOT 125:
"The Hope of Israel", by Barbara Anne Simone – Author's Dedication to MosesMontefiore
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Sold for: $320
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393.60
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200
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"The Hope of Israel", by Barbara Anne Simone – Author's Dedication to MosesMontefiore
The Hope of Israel; Presumptive Evidence that the Aborigines of the Western Hemisphere are descended from the Missing Tribes of Israel, by Barbara Anne Simone. London: R. B. Seeley & W. Burnside, 1829. English. A composition claiming that the Aborigines are descendants of the Ten Lost Tribes. On the page preceding the title page appears a dedication by the author to Moses Montefiore (handwritten): "As a small token of respect and esteem for that patriotism which at this period of degeneracy distinguishes his character." Montefiore's Ex-Libris - on the cover. Attached is an official document on behalf of the "Society of Friends of the Hebrew Nation" presenting the society's aims and purposes. [5] leaves, 328 pp, 23 cm. Fair-good condition. Front cover detached. Damages on spine. Foxing. Leaf with author's dedication is detached and torn (no text omission).
