Signed, Etc. Books on Jewish Literature, 8

Collections on Eight Books on Jewish Literature, comprising: "Selected Stories", Peretz, I.L., "Two Tales by S.Y. Agnon: Betrothed & Edo and Enam", trans.: Lever, Walter, "Jewish Literature Between the Bible and the Mishnah", Nickelsburg, George W.E., signed and inscribed "For Elie Wiesel - Like you, I am fascinated by old Jewish storytelling - though we fish different waters to a master from one who is still very much learning. With appreciation George Nickelsburg Iowa City 11-13.85" on half-title page, "Shakespeare's Judaica and Devices: Judaic Influences in Shakespeare", Basch, David, "The King of Children", Lifton, Betty Jean, "Ethical Wills: A Modern Jewish Treasury", ed.: Riemer, Jack and Nathaniel Stampfer, "Ideology, Society & Language: The Odyssey of Nathan Birnbaum", Fishman, Joshua A., "The Literature of American Jews", ed.: Gross, Theodore L., foreword by Elie Wiesel. Largest: 9.5" L x 6.5" W x 1.5" D. Provenance: From the Fifth Avenue Estate of a Distinguished Author and Humanitarian. Keywords: Judaica Books, Reading, Library, Literature, Writing, Author, Text, History, Reference, Signatures, Autographs, Collectibles, Collectables

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