Oldhams Books, 1970. First Edition . Cloth. Fine/Poor. (1st) Slightly smaller book, fine light blue cloth, very bright gilt lettering and Star of David on spine, brief ink note at top of first front end paper, 320 lightly browned pages, some illustrations. DJ glossy dark purple with blue Star of David on front and back, montage of famous Jews inside it, small b/w photo of Gilbert inside back flap. DJ badly worn at most edges and tips, the purple chipped away to white below. Poor DJ/Very Fine book.

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Bookseller: Callaghan Books South (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 36229
Title: Famous Jewish Lives
Author: Gilbert, John R
Format/Binding: Cloth
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Poor
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0600725995
ISBN 13: 9780600725992
Publisher: Oldhams Books
Place of Publication: Middlesex (eng)
Date Published: 1970
Keywords: Biography Judaism

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