Auction 059 Items from the Victor (Avigdor) Klagsbald Collection: Early Printed Books, Manuscripts, Glosses and Autographs by Leading Rabbinic Figures
Collection of Pocket Calendars – Amsterdam, 1829-1885 – Most in Original Parchment Wrappers
Opening: $100
Sold for: $938
Including buyer's premium
Fifteen calendars in pocket format, printed in Amsterdam in the 19th century. Amsterdam: David Proops, Hertz van Embden and partners, J.L. Joachimsthal, 1829-1885. Hebrew and Dutch.
Twelve calendars in original parchment binding, serving as a sort of closable case. Some incorporate reused parchment and paper (for endpapers).
The calendars also include illustrations of zodiacs and various notes with information relevant to the Jews of Amsterdam and the Netherlands.
15 calendars in 14 volumes. Varying size and condition.
Dutch Jewry – Documents, Manuscripts and Printed Works
Dutch Jewry – Documents, Manuscripts and Printed Works