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TROKI, ISAAC BEN ABRAHAM (THE KARAITE). Chizzuk Emunah in Yiddish (Faith Strengthened) [polemic against Christianity].
Amsterdam, 1717.
[10], 134 leaves. Title within simple typographical border.
Small 8vo, 149 x 96 mm. (5 7/8 x 3¾ in.), contemporary vellum; upper hinge cracked, title soiled, scattered marginal dampstaining, a few short closed tears (occasionally crossing text), some other marginal creasing and wear.
FIRST (AND ONLY) YIDDISH EDITION. Vinograd, Amsterdam 1101; Steinschneider 5301,4; Cowley 259; Zedner 362; Roest 463; Wiener 4023.
For the Hebrew edition see the preceding two lots. The translator into Yiddish as well as the printer remained anonymous, probably for fear of the Church Authorities.
Amsterdam, 1717.
[10], 134 leaves. Title within simple typographical border.
Small 8vo, 149 x 96 mm. (5 7/8 x 3¾ in.), contemporary vellum; upper hinge cracked, title soiled, scattered marginal dampstaining, a few short closed tears (occasionally crossing text), some other marginal creasing and wear.
FIRST (AND ONLY) YIDDISH EDITION. Vinograd, Amsterdam 1101; Steinschneider 5301,4; Cowley 259; Zedner 362; Roest 463; Wiener 4023.
For the Hebrew edition see the preceding two lots. The translator into Yiddish as well as the printer remained anonymous, probably for fear of the Church Authorities.