Old HISTORY Of The JEWS Books 5 Volumes H. Graetz 1891 - 1895 Embossed Hardback For Sale

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"The History of the Jews" Five Book Set.ByProfessor H. GraetzPublished:by The Jewish Publication Society of America, Philadelphia. With copyright datyes ranging from 1891 - 1895
The Books are as follows:

1. Vol 1. - From the Earliest Period to the Death of Simon The Maccabee (135 B. C. E.)
2. Vol. II - From the Reign of Hyrcanus (135 B. C. E.) to the Completion of the Babylonian Talmud (500 C. E.)
3. Vol. III - From the Revolt Against the Zendik (511 C. E.) to the Capture of St. Jean D'Acre by the Mahometans (1291 C. E.)
4. Vol IV. - From the Rise of the Kabbala (1270 C. E.) to the Permanent Settlement of the Marranos in Holland (1618 C. E.)
5. Vol V. - From the Chmielnicki Persecution of the Jews in Poland (1648 C. E.) to the Present Time (1870 C. E.)

Approx Dimensions (each book):9" x 6 1/2"
Description:This is a rare early set of Gaetz's magnificent work on the History of the Jews. Each book is in good condition with light wear to covers and some light wear to interiors The bindings and hinges on all books are good. Books have top edge gilt. Pages have light toning. Fore edges are uncut and quite a number of pages throughout are unopened. Leading one to believe that these books are primarily unread.
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