Author: Ignaz Bernstein
Title: Judische Sprichworter Und Redensarten Erotica Und Rustica
Description: Anon, Als Manuskript Gedruckt, 1908. Fine Binding. A finely bound, very scarce selection of Ignaz Bernstein's collection of Yiddish proverbs. Written in German and Yiddish. In Yiddish and German. The first edition of this selection of 'erotic' and 'coarse' proverbs. In a wonderful crushed morocco Birdsall binding. With the binder's stamp to the front pastedown. Comprising 227 proverbs collected by Ignatz Bernstein. Bernstein was a folklorist and bibliophile. Upon discovering a German book of Jewish proverbs at a young age he was inspired to collect Yiddish proverbs and assembling his own anthology.  The work 'Yidische Shprikhverter un redsartn' contained 3993 entries. This selection of erotic and coarse proverbs were published separately from the main work.A beautifully bound copy of this scarce work. In a full crushed morocco binding by Birdsall. Externally, in an excellent condition. The boards have sprung. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with just the odd spots. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .

Keywords: Erotica Judische Morals Judische None


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