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Judaica - Ulrich, Johann Caspar. Collection of Jewish histories, which occurred from time to time with this people in the XIIIth and following centuries up to MDCCLXII in Switzerland. To illuminate the general history of this nation from proven writers and documents. Second edition with engravings. With engraved frontispiece, 1 engraved head vignette and 3 (1 folded) copper plates. Zurich, J. Hofmeister, 1770. 8 pp., 504 p. 25.5 x 20 cm. Somewhat later blue paperback (somewhat rubbed, corners a little bumped). Title edition of the work published by Köllner in Basel in 1768. - Cf. Barth 32751, Lonchamp 3058 and Fürst III, 459 (incorrect: "1769"). - To this day, the most important chronicle of Jews and Judaism in Switzerland between the 13th century and 1762. - The author was the Zurich theologian and pastor Johann Caspar Ulrich (1705-1768), who "was in contact with the Jewish communities of Lengnau and Endingen and dealt with the problems of Judaism with a neutrality that was remarkable for his time." (Historical Dictionary of Switzerland 040718,8). - The beautiful engravings show the synagogues in Lengnau and Endingen as well as the Jewish cemetery between the two towns. - Only slightly browned in places. Good and complete copy. VAT: *
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Judaica - Ulrich, Johann Caspar. Collection of Jewish histories, which occurred from time to time with this people in the XIIIth and following centuries up to MDCCLXII in Switzerland. To illuminate the general history of this nation from proven writers and documents. Second edition with engravings. With engraved frontispiece, 1 engraved head vignette and 3 (1 folded) copper plates. Zurich, J. Hofmeister, 1770. 8 pp., 504 p. 25.5 x 20 cm. Somewhat later blue paperback (somewhat rubbed, corners a little bumped). Title edition of the work published by Köllner in Basel in 1768. - Cf. Barth 32751, Lonchamp 3058 and Fürst III, 459 (incorrect: "1769"). - To this day, the most important chronicle of Jews and Judaism in Switzerland between the 13th century and 1762. - The author was the Zurich theologian and pastor Johann Caspar Ulrich (1705-1768), who "was in contact with the Jewish communities of Lengnau and Endingen and dealt with the problems of Judaism with a neutrality that was remarkable for his time." (Historical Dictionary of Switzerland 040718,8). - The beautiful engravings show the synagogues in Lengnau and Endingen as well as the Jewish cemetery between the two towns. - Only slightly browned in places. Good and complete copy. VAT: *
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