The Chronicles of Emanu-El: being an account of the rise and progress of the Congregation Emanu-El which was founded in July, 1850 and will celebrate its Fiftieth Anniversary December 23, 1900
San Francisco: NP, 1900. Hardcover. 4to. 169, [5], xxi. Special full black leather binding with gold-stamped decorative insert of the synagogue's exterior on brown leather, as published. Title in gold on spine. All gilt edges. Frontispiece is a b/w reproduction of a drawing of the Sutter Street Synagogue. Decorative initials throughout. Illustrated with b/w reproductions of photographs of the synagogue, its presidents, Rabbi's, etc. Boards slightly bowed. Some age wear on edges and corners. Head and tail of spine chipped. Split along joint on back board firmly holding. Abrasion from previous sticker on blank leaf following title-page. Pen markings on few pages. Binding in good-, interior in very good condition. Scarce hardcover edition with a stunning gold-decorated front cover looking at the first fifty years of the Congregation Emanu-El. g. Item #25077
Price: $375.00