Lot : 196

First Rabbinic Sefer Published in America: Avnei Yehoshua on Pirkei Avos; New

Start price: $4,000

Est. Price: $6,000 - $8,000

First Rabbinic Sefer Published in America: Avnei Yehoshua on Pirkei Avos; New York, 1860

Commentary on Pirkei Avos based upon Rambam Moreh Nevucahim, Kuzari, Baal Ha’ikrim and Baal Ha’akeida,

Authored by Rabbi Yehoshua Falk HaCohen “
originally of Kranik and now in New York.”

In his introduction, Rabbi Falk shares that this is t
he very first Torah treatise published in America. The sefer’s press boy writes as well of his delight to be the first one to print this sefer – "which is the first of its kind in America."

This volume was published in New York, 1860

Printed at the Jewish Messenger Office

Deinard, Kehilas America, Num. 4

19 cm | Original binding | Fine condition

Previous item

Back to the catalog

Next item