The Poetry of the Talmud

Sekles, S. The Poetry of the Talmud. New York: Published by the author, 1880. First edition. Ex-library. 8vo. ix. 146pp. Dark maroon cloth with gilt lettering on cover. Heavy age wear and staining to binding. Library bookplate and stamp on inside of front board, same stamp on title-page and rear endpaper. Stamp of Dr. Ungerleider on page 47. “In the present volume, the author introduces the reader to fragments of Oriental poetry, scattered through the pages of Talmudical literature. He has collected some of the proverbs, hymns, songs, and parables.” Binding in poor, interior in overall very good condition. fair. Hardcover. (19366) $40