“Beit El” – Biographies of Jewish-Hungarian personalities, by Ignaz Reich – Hungary, 1868 – accompanied by 15 large portraits, and one large folded sheet. Printed by A. Buesÿnszky, [Pest (Budapest, Hungary), 1868]. Parts 1-2, bound together. Beth-El. Ehrentempel verdienter ungarischer Israeliten, Ignaz Reich.
Biographies of Hungarian-Jewish personalities – rabbis, intellectuals, influencers, and scholars – the spiritual designers of Hungarian Jewry. Includes a special chapter on Rabbi Akiva Eiger. All pages of the book are surrounded by a handsome black frame.
[4] leaves, 573 pages + [15] Portraits, 25 cm. Gilt leaf cutting. Stains, good condition.
