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As one of the few booksellers specialising in important and rare books on Jewish history, literature, philosophy, religion and culture from the West End of London, Shapero Rare Books offers a diverse range of Judaica and Hebraica spanning the centuries, from early printed books and manuscripts in Hebrew through to modern illustrated Haggadot and books on food & drink.

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  • This extremely scarce prospectus advertises Volume III of his scientific works - 'Sefer HaHarkavah veHaHafradah o Chochmat HaChimiyah' which explores the science of chemistry. We couldn't locate any copies in of this prospectus in libraries world-wide.
    This extremely scarce prospectus advertises Volume III of his scientific works - 'Sefer HaHarkavah veHaHafradah o Chochmat HaChimiyah' which explores the science of chemistry. We couldn't locate any copies in of this prospectus in libraries world-wide.

    RABINOWITZ, H. M.
    Modaa - Prospectus - Sefer HaHarkavah veHaHafradah o Chochmat HaChimiyah. 1876.
    $3,430.00

  • First edition of Zvi Hirsch ben Meir HaKohen Rabinowitz's scientific work on physics, mechanics and acoustics.
    First edition of Zvi Hirsch ben Meir HaKohen Rabinowitz's scientific work on physics, mechanics and acoustics.

    RABINOWITZ, H. M.
    Yesodey Chochmat HaTeva HaKlalit - Sefer HaMenuchah veHaTnuah. 1867.
    $824.00

  • First edition of Zvi Hirsch ben Meir HaKohen Rabinowitz's scientific work on magnetism and 'the unity of natural forces'.
    First edition of Zvi Hirsch ben Meir HaKohen Rabinowitz's scientific work on magnetism and 'the unity of natural forces'.

    RABINOWITZ, H. M.
    Otzar HaChochmah veHaMadah - Sefer HaEven HaShoevet. 1876.
    $686.00

  • Jewish-British cookbook published by two sisters, aimed at the wealthier audience. May Henry was the author of The 'Economical Jewish Cook' published in 1897.
    Jewish-British cookbook published by two sisters, aimed at the wealthier audience. May Henry was the author of The 'Economical Jewish Cook' published in 1897.

    HENRY, May and Kate HALFORD.
    Dainty Dinners and Dishes for Jewish Families. 1907.
    $446.00

  • Extremely scarce copy with personal inscription by Menasseh Ben Israel.
    Extremely scarce copy with personal inscription by Menasseh Ben Israel.

    BEN ISRAEL, Menasseh.
    Nishmat Chaim. 1652.
    $246,904.00

  • A deed granting the equity of redemption in the leasehold estate of John Bourke Ryan to his creditors, including the merchant Edward Goldsmid
    A deed granting the equity of redemption in the leasehold estate of John Bourke Ryan to his creditors, including the merchant Edward Goldsmid

    [LORDS COMMISSIONERS OF THE TREASURY].
    Grant by Letters Patent in trust of the equity of redemption in the leasehold estate of John Bourke Ryan an outlaw. 18th April 1812. 1812.
    $1,372.00

  • A magnificent example of 19th-century German 750 silver Hanukkah oil lamp, in great condition, missing the detachable shamash, as is often the case with Hanukkiot of that period.
    A magnificent example of 19th-century German 750 silver Hanukkah oil lamp, in great condition, missing the detachable shamash, as is often the case with Hanukkiot of that period.

    [HANUKKAH].
    Silver Hanukkiah [Menorah] oil lamp with lions. circa 1860].
    $6,173.00

  • Thilim.
    Thilim.

    [THE BOOK OF PSALMS].
    Thilim. 1798.
    $961.00

  • A collection of fables, with <em>Sefer Meshal HaKadmoni </em>which<em> </em>is considered to be the first fully illustrated printed book in Hebrew, its first edition printed circa 1491 in Brescia by the Soncino family printers, with different illustrations.
    A collection of fables, with <em>Sefer Meshal HaKadmoni </em>which<em> </em>is considered to be the first fully illustrated printed book in Hebrew, its first edition printed circa 1491 in Brescia by the Soncino family printers, with different illustrations.

    ARISTOTLE; IBN SHAHULA, Isaac.
    Sefer HaTapuach / Sefer Meshal HaKadmoni. 1800.
    $6,173.00

  • First English edition of this collection of six addresses by Herzl to the Zionist Congresses.
    First English edition of this collection of six addresses by Herzl to the Zionist Congresses.

    HERZL, Theodor.
    The Congress Addresses of Theodor Herzl. 1917.
    $1,715.00

  • A magnificent example of a fine, early-20th-century British, silver Hanukkah lamp with a detachable Shamash by Sigmund Zyto.
    A magnificent example of a fine, early-20th-century British, silver Hanukkah lamp with a detachable Shamash by Sigmund Zyto.

    [HANUKKAH]. ZYTO, Sigmund.
    Silver Hanukkiah [Menorah] with the Star of David. 1922].
    $2,264.00

  • Early 20th-century souvenirs from Jerusalem, containing local dried flowers and colour-lithograthed views of the Holy Land.
    Early 20th-century souvenirs from Jerusalem, containing local dried flowers and colour-lithograthed views of the Holy Land.

    [ANON.]
    Three souvenir albums of dried Flowers and Views of the Holy Land and Jerusalem. [c.1920].
    $275.00

  • The posters were the British Mandatory authorities' first response to the 1929 riots, featuring a sweeping accusation against the Arabs for initiating the violence (an accusation they retracted just hours later).
    The posters were the British Mandatory authorities' first response to the 1929 riots, featuring a sweeping accusation against the Arabs for initiating the violence (an accusation they retracted just hours later).

    [BRITISH MANDATE].
    Two Proclamation Posters. 1 September 1929.
    $2,675.00

  • The magnificantly illustrated Haggadah by Arthur Szyk, edited by Cecil Roth, printed on vellum.
    The magnificantly illustrated Haggadah by Arthur Szyk, edited by Cecil Roth, printed on vellum.

    [HAGGADAH]. SZYK, Arthur (illustrator); ROTH, Cecil (editor).
    The Haggadah. 1939 [but 1940].
    $51,439.00

  • Wooden music box playing 'Hatikvah' with Szyk's colour lithograph titled 'The visual history of Israel', from the 'Visual history of nations' series, to its front. The series of nine works dating from 1945 to 1949 was commissioned by Kasimir Bileski (1908-2005), a Canadian philatelist and entrepreneur.
    Wooden music box playing 'Hatikvah' with Szyk's colour lithograph titled 'The visual history of Israel', from the 'Visual history of nations' series, to its front. The series of nine works dating from 1945 to 1949 was commissioned by Kasimir Bileski (1908-2005), a Canadian philatelist and entrepreneur.

    SZYK, Arthur (illustrator); COHEN, Samuel (composer).
    Hatikvah Music Box. [circa 1948].
    $1,098.00

  • Miniature book, no. 52 from the Sesame Booklets collection.
    Miniature book, no. 52 from the Sesame Booklets collection.

    ZANGWILL, Israel; MORTON, Elsie (editor).
    Thoughts from Israel Zangwill. [c. 1920].
    $69.00

  • Szyk's magnificent visual interpretation of the books of Ruth.
    Szyk's magnificent visual interpretation of the books of Ruth.

    SZYK, Arthur (illustrator); CHASE, Mary Ellen (preface).
    The Book of Ruth 1947.
    $515.00

  • A rare suite of ten duo-tone prints in pink wash by Goldberg in his characteristically dark and sparse style.
    A rare suite of ten duo-tone prints in pink wash by Goldberg in his characteristically dark and sparse style.

    GOLDBERG, Abraham.
    Dix Dessins de la Vie Juive. 1930.
    $1,372.00

  • A typed letter by The Communist Party National Jewish Committee, expressing concern over Britain leaving Palestine and denying access from the United Nations Commission.

    National Jewish Committee.
    Letter on The Palestine Situation. March 2nd, 1948.
    $515.00

  • First edition of this signed and numbered 14 volumes' limited edition on the collection of works by Zangwill, with frontispiecses illustrated by Alfred Aaron Wolmark.
    First edition of this signed and numbered 14 volumes' limited edition on the collection of works by Zangwill, with frontispiecses illustrated by Alfred Aaron Wolmark.

    ZANGWILL, Isaac.
    The Works of... 1925.
    $686.00

  • Scarce Hebrew bible from Mantua, Italy, with Five Scrolls, Haftarot at the end of the volume, and calendars of Holidays and fasts for 120 years at the beginning.
    Scarce Hebrew bible from Mantua, Italy, with Five Scrolls, Haftarot at the end of the volume, and calendars of Holidays and fasts for 120 years at the beginning.

    [HEBREW BIBLE].
    Motzah Pi HaShem [Pentateuch with Five Scrolls and Haftarot]. 1785.
    $5,144.00

  • A scarce poster advertising the 'Bezalel Exposition' - an exhibition 'of Jewish arts and crafts from Jerusalem' which took place in Cincinnati, Ohio, on March 5th to 11th 1914.<br />

    HOLMES, Steacy.
    Bezalel Exposition. 1914.
    $892.00

  • Scarce set of chromolithographs after paintings by Edmund Wörndle von Adelafried showing pamoramic views of Palestine.
    Scarce set of chromolithographs after paintings by Edmund Wörndle von Adelafried showing pamoramic views of Palestine.

    WIEDEMAYR, Leonard; ADELSFRIED, Edmund Wörndle von (artist).
    Schulwandbilder aus Palästina. 1904.
    $3,430.00

  • An original ink and watercolour drawing by Kuhn depicting a Jewish pedlar on his way to the market.
    An original ink and watercolour drawing by Kuhn depicting a Jewish pedlar on his way to the market.

    KUHN, Włodzimierz.
    'Gewałt! Jarmark'. [late 19th - early 20th century].
    $4,458.00

  • Talmud Yerushalmi.
    Talmud Yerushalmi.

    [ANON].
    Talmud Yerushalmi. 1754.
    $1,029.00

  • Scarce copy of the Facts - an ADL mid-century Newsletter.

    SCHEUER, Arnold L. (editor).
    The Facts. September, 1949.
    $69.00

  • A collection of more than 20 items of Zionist and Israeli ephemera, including autograph letters, documents and envelopes.
    A collection of more than 20 items of Zionist and Israeli ephemera, including autograph letters, documents and envelopes.

    ZANGWILL, Israel; and others.
    Collection of letters and Zionist ephemera. 1892-1997.
    $686.00

  • A scarce Kosher Cookery book by Lady Montefiore, one of the first British Cookbooks devoted to the Hebrew kitchen.
    A scarce Kosher Cookery book by Lady Montefiore, one of the first British Cookbooks devoted to the Hebrew kitchen.

    [MONTEFIORE, Judith (Lady)].
    A Manual of Jewish Cookery. 1846.
    $10,288.00

  • Rare and complete Zhytomyr edition of the Tikunim published by Shapira press.
    Rare and complete Zhytomyr edition of the Tikunim published by Shapira press.

    [BAR YOCHAI, Shimon].
    Sefer Tikuney HaZohar. 1865.
    $4,458.00

  • A scarce anthology of Jewish-national lyrics in world poetry, translated to Russian.
    A scarce anthology of Jewish-national lyrics in world poetry, translated to Russian.

    YAFFE, L. B. (editor); LISSITZKY, El.
    U Rek Vavilonskikh [By the Rivers of Babylon]. 1917.
    $755.00

  • Original drawing of Disraeli by Rev. Loraine Loraine-Smith (1784–1857), son of the painter Charles Loraine Smith (1751–1835).

    LORAINE-SMITH, Rev. Loraine.
    Disraeli at Aylesbury. mid-19th century].
    $2,058.00

  • Scarce early book of the Laws of The London Great Synagogue, published on the year following the completion of it's first building.
    Scarce early book of the Laws of The London Great Synagogue, published on the year following the completion of it's first building.

    [ANON.]
    Takanot HaKehilah DeKahal Kodesh Ashkenazim DeBe"HaK HaGdolah London. 1791.
    $1,715.00

  • Extremely scarce publication detailing the geography and demographics of Palestine with emphasis on its Jewish colonies, with covers magnificently illustrated by M. Solomonov.
    Extremely scarce publication detailing the geography and demographics of Palestine with emphasis on its Jewish colonies, with covers magnificently illustrated by M. Solomonov.

    BRODOVSKII, Gr[egory A.], ZUSMAN, A. (ed.).
    Palestina. 1906.
    $892.00

  • First edition of Gentius's Latin translation of 'Hilkhot De'ot', from the first book of Maimonides's monumental work 'Mishneh Torah', with a commentary
    First edition of Gentius's Latin translation of 'Hilkhot De'ot', from the first book of Maimonides's monumental work 'Mishneh Torah', with a commentary

    MAIMONIDES (Moses Ben Maimon); GENTIUS, Georgius (translator).
    Hilkhot De'ot sive Canones Ethici 1640.
    $3,087.00

  • Yom HaMedinah was the joint one-off publication of Israel's newspapers on the day of the proclamation of the state of Israel. This is the Hebrew edition.
    Yom HaMedinah was the joint one-off publication of Israel's newspapers on the day of the proclamation of the state of Israel. This is the Hebrew edition.

    ISRAEL.
    Yom HaMedinah [The Day of The State]. May 14, 1948.
    $3,430.00

  • Index of pen-names in Hebrew literature, an unnumbered copy out of an edition of 250.
    Index of pen-names in Hebrew literature, an unnumbered copy out of an edition of 250.

    CHAJES, Saul (Shaul Chayut).
    Pseudonymen-Lexikon der Hebräischen und Jiddischen Literatur. 1933.
    $789.00

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