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LOT 101:
Judith, Travelogue of Judith Montefiore's Visit to Palestine – Copy Signed by Moses Montefiore
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Judith, Travelogue of Judith Montefiore's Visit to Palestine – Copy Signed by Moses Montefiore
Judith, "book including the travelogue of Lady Judith Montefiore. Written in English during her travels with her husband Sir Moses Montefiore to the Holy Land in 1839… translated to Hebrew by one who loves the Holy Tongue [Eliezer Shauli]". London: Nathan Valentine, [1879?]. Hebrew and some English. Copy signed by Montefiore.
Hebrew translation of the travelogue written by Judith, wife of prominent activist and philanthropist Moses Montefiore, during their journey from London to Palestine via Germany, France and Italy (November 1, 1838 – August 10, 1839). The translation was produced 15 years after the passing of Judith Montefiore. The book begins with two forewords (in Hebrew and English), as well as a poem by the translator, and concludes with several letters regarding the settlement of Palestine addressed to Moses Montefiore, and one letter from him.
Moses Montefiore's signature appears on the verso of the front endpaper, in English, alongside an inscription (in English and German): "…Herrn David Schifman in Tiberias, Care of Signor Moise Yedid Halevi in Beyrut, Syria".
Inscription handwritten and signed by R. Schifman on the front endpaper: "Received by post as a gift from the prominent… Sir Moses Montefiore".
On the inside front board, a label with the Montefiore family crest and a portrait of Moses and Judith Montefiore. A thin metal label with the Montefiore family crest is attached (upside down) beneath Schifman's signature.
R. David Schifman (1852-1927), born in Russia, immigrated to Tiberias in his youth. A leading Ashkenazi Torah scholar, he served as dayan and posek. He authored HaBikkurim VehaRe'ayon (Jerusalem, 1879).
[2], VI, 285, [1] pages. 16.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Some stains (mostly to first leaves). First 7 leaves detached. Minor marginal tears to a few leaves. Piece cut out of front endpaper (approx. 1.5X9 cm); leaf detached – strips of sellotape to margin. Original binding, rubbed, with minor damage.
