The Wandering Jew - an important collection of early publications. France, 19th century

The Wandering Jew - an important collection of early publications. France, 19th century

1. LA LEGENDE DU JUIF ERRANT - The Legend of the Wandering Jew with Woodcuts by Gustav Dore, Paris 19th Century. The book is accompanied by 12 large wooden engravings over an entire page depicting scenes of the wandering Jew legend, as well as musical notes to the songs of the wandering Jew. 27 pages + 12 boards. 32 cm. Some of the book pages are detached.

2. LE JUIF ERRANT - Antisemitic children's book. Paris 1883, first edition - watercolor lithographs. Contes et Histoires LES CINQ SOUS D'ISAAC LAQUEDEM LE JUIF ERRANT - Antisemitic children's book about 'The Wandering Jew' by CH. GILLOT, accompanied by watercolor lithographs, Paris 1883, first edition. [10], 142 p. 28 cm.

3-4. JUDITH ET HOLOPHERNE - Air du Juif Errant - two posters that combine the story of Judith and Holofernes in the legend of the wandering Jew of the 19th century. 1. Judith and Holofernes - a lament for the wandering Jew. Published by P. DIDION - 19th Century France. Hand-painted lithographic. 2. HOLOPHERNE ET JUDITH - Lithographic poster from the IMAGES D'EPINAL series no. 18. The two lithographs show the figure of Judith, one showing her before the beheading of Holofernes, and the other after the beheading. Accompanied by a story that combines the story of Judith with the legend of the wandering Jew - the dangerous Jew who must be warned of who is able to defeat the enemy in quick action even when his end seems to be near. 38x27 cm, and 39x30 cm.

5. JUIF ERRANT GRANDE VALSE F. BURGMULLER - Booklet of musical notes for the songs of 'The Wandering Jew'. 12 p. 36 cm.

6. LE JUIF ERRANT - A poster in a colorful lithographic print showing the 'Wandering Jew'. 29x22 cm.

general condition good.