Eric Chaim Kline, Bookseller

Eric Chaim Kline, Bookseller

Jewish Book Annual [54 volumes]

New York: Jewish Book Council, 1942-1997. Hardcover. Large octavo. Complete run from 1942 to 1997, volumes 1-54. Lacking final vols 55 & 56 (1998-1999). Binding in blue cloth w/ vol.33 in black, all with gold lettering on spine. Vol. 34-54 with dust jackets. Vols 1-3 are bound together in an ex-library copy. Vol. 52 is new in publisher's shrinkwrap. Includes scholarly articles and reports on Jewish literature, poetry & drama, with extensive sections on book reviews and bibliographic essays. Illustrated with b/w photographic reproductions of paintings depicting biblical scenes. A fascinating set chronicling the history of Jewish books in the modern western world. Discusses the nazi era and its affects on Jewish writing and publishing. Highlights influential writers. Predominantly in English with sections in Hebrew. Minor age wear on bindings and bumping to some spines. Light water damage to spine and front & back boards of vol. 4. Spine of vol. 7 is rubbed. Dust jackets good condition. Tight copies in overall very good condition. vg. Item #24041

Price: $1,500.00

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