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Obj. ID: 37720
Jewish printed books
  Megillat Esther, Amsterdam, circa 1900

© Gross Family Collection, Photographer: Unknown,

This text was prepared by William Gross:

Accordian form printed Megillat Esther.
The Levisson printing house was the continuation of the famous Proops press. The Proops family was involved in the printing of Hebrew books in Amsterdam from the beginning of the 18th century. As the longest lasting such printing house in that city, Proops' publications spanned more than 150 years. The press was sold by David Proops) to Israel Levisson, who handled its operations until 1869. In 1869-1870, his Yisrael's sons, the "Levisson Brothers" took over, and remained active until 1917.

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Name/Title
Megillat Esther | Unknown
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Date
circa 1900
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Paper, Ink, Letterpress
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8.8 cm
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9.2 cm
Depth
0.8 cm
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