Die Hebräerin am Putztische und Als Braut. Vorbereitet durch eine Uebersicht der wichtigsten Erfindungen in dem Reiche der Moden bei den Hebräerinnen von den rohesten Anfängen bis zur üppigsten Pracht (Hebrew Women at the Makeup Table and as Bride. Prepared with an overview of the most important creations in realm of Hebrew fashion, from crude beginnings to the lushest glory)
Amsterdam: Kunst - und Industrie - Comptoir, 1809. First edition. Hardcover. 3 volumes. xxxvi. 466pp. 538pp. 448pp. Three-quarter cloth over tan paper covered boards. Gilt lettering to spine. Variant title: Uebersicht der wichtigsten Erfindungen in dem Reiche der Moden der Hebräerinnen von den rohesten Anfängen bis zur üppigsten Pracht. Frontispiece in vol. one. Extensive overview of the most important developments in fabrics, metals, colors, spices, jewels and the use of these in the life of Hebrew women. Periods covered are from the earliest times of Hebrew history until the destruction of Jerusalem under Titus in the first century. Important work on Jewish life and customs of that time period. Illustrated with nine (incl. frontispiece) b/w reproductions of drawings (Kupfern). German theologian and orientalist, Anton Theodor Hartman wrote several authoritative works on Oriental languages and the study of the Old Testament. Works such as Die Hebräerin am Putztische und Als Braut were for the most part of a belletristic character. Text in German. Corners rubbed. Slight splitting to parts of joints firmly holding. Pages 3-5 in vol. II previously adhered, small 1/4" part on pages 3 & 4 of same volume missing, affecting few words. Tight copies in very good condition. vg. Item #12648
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