The Song of Songs. Being a Collection of Love Lyrics of Ancient Palestine
by Jastrow, Morris Jr
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/No Jacket
- Seller
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Chico, California, United States
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About This Item
Philadelphia & London: J.B. Lippincott, 1921. The last work by the notable Jewish scholar (1861-1921), "A New Translation Based on a Revised Text," that includes his critical exposition. This is a Very Good copy of the First Edition. 246 pages. Orange cloth binding, decorative illustration on the front panel. Text clean and bright, mild edgewear, spine has darkened. Rear gutter is cracking but remains strong. An interesting and important text on a fascinating subject. No dustjacket. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Edition.. Decorative Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket.
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- Bookseller
- Quercus Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 001184
- Title
- The Song of Songs. Being a Collection of Love Lyrics of Ancient Palestine
- Author
- Jastrow, Morris Jr
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Publisher
- J.B. Lippincott
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia & London
- Date Published
- 1921
- Bookseller catalogs
- Judaica;
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About the Seller
Quercus Rare Books
Biblio member since 2006
Chico, California
About Quercus Rare Books
Quercus Books seeks out and provides to the discriminating Reader or Collector noteworthy books in the First Edition. Our particular focus is on Modern Literature (roughly from the Second World War to the present) and Irish Authors. We also retain a small stock of non-fiction titles, mostly in the fields of American Western History, American Indians, and the American Civil War. Member of IOBA - the Independent Online Booksellers Association.
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