Jun 25, 2026 10:00 EST
The Collection of a Florida Bibliophile
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Jewish ceremonies in fine hand-colored engravings
Collection of a Florida Bibliophile
KIRCHNER, PAUL CHRISTIAN
Jüdisches Ceremoniel: oder Beschreibung dererjenigen Gebräuche, welche die Jüden sowol inn- als ausser dem Tempel ...in acht zu nehmen pflegen. Nunmehro aber bey dieser neuen Auflage mit accuraten Kupfern versehen... Nürnberg : Peter Conrad Monath, 1734. Third edition. Contemporary vellum with all edges sprinkled red, 8 1/4 x 6 3/8 inches (21 x 16.25 cm). Collation: 4º: A4(-A3)B–2I4χ4; [x] 226 [26] pp. With an engraved frontispiece, engraved title page, and 28 two-page folding plates, all with brilliant contemporary hand coloring. Binding soiled and slightly sprung, but very sturdy, with no cracks or losses. Paper toned with age and softened as is typical of German books from the eighteenth century, but only minimally foxed and spotted. Just a few very short marginal tears throughout; a small split in the gutter of plate 16, with no loss to the image itself. The hand-colored engravings are bright and clear. Overall, a very nice copy.
Paul Christian Kirchner, a Jewish convert to Christianity, published his description of Jewish ceremonies and customs in 1717. His stated goal was to encourage other Jews to follow his example in converting to Christianity. This 1724 edition, edited by Sebastian Jugendres, tones down some of Kirchner's rhetoric and adds the copperplate engravings, which remain important sources for depictions of Jewish life in German-speaking areas during the early modern era. This copy is in uncommonly fine condition, and we trace no other hand-colored copies at auction, in the trade, or in institutions.
$7,000 - $10,000
Collection of a Florida Bibliophile
KIRCHNER, PAUL CHRISTIAN
Jüdisches Ceremoniel: oder Beschreibung dererjenigen Gebräuche, welche die Jüden sowol inn- als ausser dem Tempel ...in acht zu nehmen pflegen. Nunmehro aber bey dieser neuen Auflage mit accuraten Kupfern versehen... Nürnberg : Peter Conrad Monath, 1734. Third edition. Contemporary vellum with all edges sprinkled red, 8 1/4 x 6 3/8 inches (21 x 16.25 cm). Collation: 4º: A4(-A3)B–2I4χ4; [x] 226 [26] pp. With an engraved frontispiece, engraved title page, and 28 two-page folding plates, all with brilliant contemporary hand coloring. Binding soiled and slightly sprung, but very sturdy, with no cracks or losses. Paper toned with age and softened as is typical of German books from the eighteenth century, but only minimally foxed and spotted. Just a few very short marginal tears throughout; a small split in the gutter of plate 16, with no loss to the image itself. The hand-colored engravings are bright and clear. Overall, a very nice copy.
Paul Christian Kirchner, a Jewish convert to Christianity, published his description of Jewish ceremonies and customs in 1717. His stated goal was to encourage other Jews to follow his example in converting to Christianity. This 1724 edition, edited by Sebastian Jugendres, tones down some of Kirchner's rhetoric and adds the copperplate engravings, which remain important sources for depictions of Jewish life in German-speaking areas during the early modern era. This copy is in uncommonly fine condition, and we trace no other hand-colored copies at auction, in the trade, or in institutions.
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Auction: The Collection of a Florida Bibliophile, Jun 25, 2026
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Auction of The Collection of a Florida Bibliophile on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 10am
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Featuring a Wide Range of Americana and Military History Spanning the 18th through 20th Centuries
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NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle is pleased to present The Collection of a Florida Bibliophile on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 10am. This extensive and fascinating collection offers a diverse selection of books, manuscripts and original illustration art.
In time for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this summer, the collection is heavily focused on Americana and military history. Highlights include a rare copy of Historich-genealogischer Calender, the 1784 almanac printed in Germany featuring the first published representation of the American flag along with portraits of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. Other highlights in Americana include a fine copy of The American Military Pocket Atlas, 1776, George Kendall’s 1851 The War Between the United States and Mexico illustrated and the very rare Uniform and Dress of the Army of the Confederate States printed in Richmond in 1862. The collection is very rich in color plate and military costume books including a stunning hand-colored copy of Arnault’s Vie politique et militaire de Napoléon and Rattray’s The Costumes of the Various Tribes, Portraits of Ladies of Rank, Celebrated Princes and Chiefs, views of the principal fortresses and cities, and interior of the cities and temples of Afghaunistan. A wonderful offering is Paul Christian Kirchner’s Jüdisches Ceremoniel from 1734, with finely hand-colored engravings of Jewish life.
The collection offers many interesting signed books of general interest, ranging from P.T. Barnum to Leon Trotsky to Jimmy Hoffa and books relating to the Harlem Renaissance and New York nightlife such as signed copy in dust jacket of Al Hirschfeld’s Manhattan Oases. Original artwork includes drawings by Thomas Rowlandson, Heath Robinson, and others. Objects include an interesting assortment from an 18th century pocket globe to a fine Italian made stereo-viewer to WWII era binoculars.
With over 200 lots of antiquarian interest, The Collection of a Florida Bibliophile offers something to please new and seasoned collectors alike.
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