Antisemitic Hate Signs in Hebrew Illuminated Manuscripts from Medieval Germany

Mellinkoff, Ruth. Antisemitic Hate Signs in Hebrew Illuminated Manuscripts from Medieval Germany. Jerusalem: Center for Jewish Art – The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 1999. First edition. Quarto. 158pp. Original pictorial dust-jacket over green cloth, with gilt lettering on cover and spine. Fascinating work of the author dealing with a group of Hebrew illuminated manuscripts which relate to one of the most intriguing problems in the history of Jewish art. It concerns the phenomenon of distorted human figures, prevalent in Southern Germany during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. In spite of many general attempts to solve the enigma, no comprehensive study has yet been published on the subject. This work is profusely illustrated with numerous color and b/w photographic reproductions of manuscripts. Minor wear along edges of dustjacket. Dustjacket in overall very good+, binding and interior in fine condition. vg+ to fine. Hardcover. (50773) $65