Search Results: Jewish Literature from Black Cat Hill Books

Boulder, CO University of Colorado Press, 1968. Paperback First Ed, unstated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Ed, unstated. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of light use: slight spine lean; light wear to extremities; mild rubbing and faint soiling to wrapper covers; binding secure; text clean. No longer 'As New', but remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 73pp. Paperback. University of Colorado Studies. Series in Language and Literature No. 12. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

New York, NY Oxford University Press, 1995. Hardcover First Edition; First Printing indicated. First Edition; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: The Book shows only minute indications of use: mild shelving wear along the bottom edge; faint smudging at the fore-edge; the upper front corner shows the gentlest bump; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows just a hint of wear to the extremities; a half-inch, closed tear at the bottom edge of the front panel; very mild rubbing; the price is unclipped; mylar-protected. No longer 'As New', but remains close to it. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 694pp. Hardback with DJ. An anthology to the core, "Art from the Ashes" is a fantastic look into the Holocaust genre. This was one of the primary texts used in my graduate level Holocaust class and it was an eye opener. I thought I knew a lot about the Holocaust but this anthology tore that idea apart and replaced it with a raw and… Read More

New York, NY Basic Books, 1984. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Very Good in Fair DJ: Book shows indications of light use; light wear to extremities; boards ever-so-slightly bowed; faintest soiling at the outside edges. Binding remains quite secure; text clean. DJ shows heavy use: fairly heavy wear to extremities; minor chip loss; several short closed tears; unprice clipped; mylar-protected. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 230pp. Translated by Yehuda Hanegbi and Yehudit Keshet. Hardback with DJ. In these short portraits of Biblical characters Rabbi Steinsaltz reveals essential meanings. In this work his account of the Biblical patriarch Isaac ( Yitzhak) made an especially strong impression upon me. Rabbi Steinsaltz shows how this particular patriarch is dominated by a sense of severe restriction and limitation connected with the experience of the Akedah. This work will provide the reader of the Bible new insight into some of its… Read More

New York, NY McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, 1964. Hardcover First Ed, so stated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR: Dedicated at front endpaper: “To Manfred Warren, Cherished friend and coworker, With heartfelt good wishes. Faithfully, Maurice N. Eisendrath. Chanukah 5725, December 1964.” First Ed, so stated. Very Good+ in Very Good DJ: Book shows light shelfwear; minor smudging at lower page block edge; pages ever-so-slightly tanned; binding shows very slight spine lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. DJ shows mild scuffing; light wear to the extremities; faint but pervasive soiling at rear panel; price clipped; mylar protected. Overall, remains clean, sturdy, presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 315pp. Hardback with DJ. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.

New York, NY Schocken Books, 1988. Hardback with DJ. First Ed; First Printing indicated. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of very light use. Book shows moderate shelfwear; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows similar minor wear to extremities; mild rubbing; price unclipped, but has a pencil line through it; mylar-protected. Overall, remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 246pp. Illustrated by Mark Podwal. Hardback with DJ. One of the ways in which followers of Hasidism communicate their teachings is through the telling of stories. This tradition started with the eighteenth-century Hasidic master, Reb Nachman of Bratslav, who was the great grandson of the Baal Shem Tov, the founder of Hasidism. Reb Nachman was the first rebbe to teach primarily through stories, and his tales remain among the most haunting and imaginative Hasidic tales that have… Read More

New York, NY Penguin Books, 1975. Paperback First Edition Thus (1975), not directly stated, but implied by lack of subsequent printings cited, in accordance with Penguin Books' customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition Thus (1975), not directly stated, but implied by lack of subsequent printings cited, in accordance with Penguin Books' customary practice at the time of publication. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the top of the front "hinge"; mild rubbing to the panels and a little faint soiling to the white background field of the rear panel; the text pages have tanned slightly, due to aging; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or… Read More

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Ohalah, Rabbinic Fellowhip et al, 1973. Pamphlet Fine in Wraps: binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 86pp. A "Nachdichtung" Freelyn Rendered by Rabbi Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi. Published by Ohalah, Rabbinic Fellowhip/Aleph, Alliance for Jewish Renewal/Yesod, Foundation for a Jewish Future. Originally published in Warsaw by Indsel Verlag in 1933. Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps. Abraham Joshua Heschel (January 11, 1907 – December 23, 1972) was a Polish-born American rabbi and one of the leading Jewish theologians and Jewish philosophers of the 20th century. Heschel, a professor of Jewish mysticism at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, authored a number of widely read books on Jewish philosophy and was active in the American Civil Rights movement. Heschel explicated many facets of Jewish thought, including studies on medieval Jewish philosophy, Kabbalah, and Hasidism.… Read More

Teetz, Brandenburg, Germany Verlag Hentrich und Hentrich, 2005. Hardcover Very Near Fine: shows only the most minute indications of use: a couiple of tiny spots at the front panel and the lower corner tip of the front panel shows just a hint of wear; else flawless. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing only a couple of very minor flaws. Remains very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.8 x 6.75 x 0.75 inches). 280 pages. Language: German. Weight: 1 pound, 8.5 ounces. There is a small label affixed to the bottom of the title page with the author's name in script. Whether this is a signed and printed label, an actual signature plate we are not sure. Hardback: Lacks DJ. 

New York, NY Crown: Harmony Books, 2000. Hardcover First Edition [2000]; First Printing indicated. First Edition [2000]; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows a bit of crimping to the heel of the backstrip; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows some faint scuffing, mainly to the rear panel; else flawless; the price is unclipped. No longer absolutely pristine, but remains very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 203 pages. Hardback with DJ. 

Watsonville, CA Margaret Loos, 2003. Paperback First Edition (2003), unstated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR at the title page. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only a barely discernible cock to the binding. There is a very superficial scratch at the bottom edge of the text block (not really a mark), so this may be a Remainder; else flawless. The binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing a couple of very minor flaws. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Book-Club or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches). 108 pages + two family trees. Language: English. Weight: 8.4 ounces. First Edition (2003), unstated. Trade Paperback.  INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.

Watsonville, CA Margaret Loos, 2003. Paperback First Edition (2003), unstated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only barely discernible lean at the bottom edge of the backstrip; else flawless. The binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing single, very minor flaw. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches). 108 pages + two family trees. Language: English. Weight: 8.4 ounces. First Edition (2003), unstated. Trade Paperback. 

New York, NY Bloch Publishing Company, 1960. Hardcover First Edition (1960), unstated in accordance with Bloch Publishing Company's customary practice. First Edition (1960), unstated in accordance with Bloch Publishing Company's customary practice. Very Good+ in Very Good DJ: Book shows only minute indications of use: superficial stain at top edge of text, which is also slightly dusted; just a hint of shelfwear to the lower extremities; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very mild wear and minor imperfections. Corners sharp. Close to 'As New'. The DJ shows light wear to extremities; mild rubbing; faint, but pervasive soiling to the white background field of the rear… Read More

New York, NY Schocken Books, 1948. Hardcover First Edition, unstated. First Edition, unstated (in accordance with Schocken's customary practice). Good+: shows indications of careful use: slight spine lean; the backstrip is lightly sunned, rendering the titles slightly less legible than when new; moderate wear to the extremities, with the cloth worn at the corner tips, in several places now just beginning to expose the underlying board; mild rubbing and several very faint soil spots to the red cloth over boards; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Shows some light wear, but remains clean, sturdy, presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 122pp., with maps and chronology. Hardback: Lacks DJ.

New York, NY Farrar, Straus & Young: Schocken Books, 1953. Hardcover First Edition (1953), unstated, in accordance with Schocken's customary practice. First Edition (1953), unstated, in accordance with Schocken's customary practice. Very Good+ in Good DJ: Book shows indications of careful use; just a touch of wear to extremities; a mite dust-dulled at the top edge; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing just a couple of very minor flaws. The DJ shows considerable wear to the extremities; moderate rubbing; some soiling to the white background field of the rear panel; the price is unclipped. Overall, remains a clean, sturdy, presentable copy in a well-worn, but intact DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.75 x 4.5 inches). xxxviii, 400 pages. 16-page slick-paper section of black & white photographs.Grey cloth over… Read More

Middle Village, NY Jonathan David Publishers, 1983. Hardcover First Edition (1983), unstated. No printing number provided, as has been Jonathan David's customary practice since 1979. Very Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: The Book shows a hint of crimp to the heel of the backstrip and even less to to the head of same; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text.. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. Handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ is price-clipped; else flawless. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.6 x 5.75 x 1 inches). xv, 247 pages. Language: English. Weight: 16.4 ounces. First Edition (1983),… Read More

Middle Village, NY Jonathan David Publishers, 1983. Hardcover First Edition (1983), unstated. No printing number provided, as has been Jonathan David's customary practice since 1979. Fine in Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text.. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. Handsome like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no discernible imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ is flawless; the price is unclipped. 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.6 x 5.75 x 1 inches). xv, 247 pages. Language: English. Weight: 16.4 ounces. First Edition (1983), unstated. No printing number provided, as has been Jonathan David's customary practice since 1979. Hardback with DJ.

New York, NY William Morrow & Co, 1966. Hardcover First Edition, unstated. Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of very careful use. Book shows just a touch of bumping to the corner tips; the binding shows barely discernible lean, but remains perfectly secure;else flawless; the text is clean. The DJ shows only a touch of wear to the front corner tips: a tiny snag at the top of the rear panel; the price has not been clipped; mylar-protected. Overall, remains structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minimal wear in a like DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 244pp. First Edition, unstated, as per Morrow's customary practice at that time. Hardback with DJ.

New York, NY Grove Press, 1994. Paperback First Edition Thus (1990), Second Printing. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only a publishers mark at the bottom edge; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single flaw. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. REMAINDER, showing a mark at the bottom edge of the text block. NOT a Book-Club or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.95 x 5.45 x 0.6 inches). 220 pages. Translated from the Hebrew by Jeffrey M. Green. Language: English. Weight: 9.3 ounces. First Edition Thus (1990), Second Printing. Trade Paperback. 

London, UK Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1990. Hardcover First Edition (1990), so stated. First Edition (1990), so stated. Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of very careful use. The Book shows just a touch of shelving wear to the lower extremities; most of the text pages have tanned somewhat (the pages of one of the signatures are much whiter); the binding leans slightly off square, but remains secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing just a touch of wear. The DJ shows only mild rubbing and a hint of wear to the extremities; the price is unclipped. Overall, remains a handsome, lightly used copy in a like DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.75 x 5.75 x 1 inches). 220 pages. Translated from the Hebrew by Jeffrey M. Green. Language: English. Weight: 15 ounces. Hardback with DJ. 

Amritsar, Punjab, India Radha Soami Satsang Beas, 1989. Hardcover First Ed, so stated. First Ed, so stated. Very Good+ in Good+ DJ: Book shows indications of very careful use; just a touch of wear to the extremities; slight spine lean; former owner's address label affixed to the front pastedown endpaper; binding secure; text clean. DJ shows moderate wear to the extremities, with scant loss due to rubbing; some bubbling to the clear plastic sheathing; mild rubbing and very faint soiling; unclipped. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 300pp. Colorful sewn in thread bookmarker. Hardback with DJ.