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A detailed list of the contents of the synagogues in Smyrna in 1949. This is an important register that documents religious and ceremonial life in the Smyrna community at the end of its golden age, just before most of its members immigrated to Israel. The register lists every single item in the synagogues, such as the number of Torah scrolls, ark curtains, silver trays, Torah pointers, carpets, menorahs, chandeliers, and so on. Ladino in Latin characters. 30 pp.; 24 cm.

Register from the Israelite Religious Union, Heidesheim, Germany. At the top of the title page is the Hebrew saying, "Every gathering that is for the sake of Heaven, will endure" (Avot 4:14). According to the vendor, this pinkas is quite rare because of its place of origin. It starts with twenty takanot (by-laws) signed by the board, continuing with information about the community, meetings, decisions, and so forth. Mainly in Yiddish, with some Hebrew and German. 80 leaves (1-28 have writing on both sides, 29-31 have been removed, and the rest are blank); 22 centimeters.

London. Minutes of board of Jewish school for children ages two to six. Includes descriptions of the challenges and accomplishments of this charitable institution in nineteenth century London. Signed by leaders of the community, including Sir Francis Henry Goldsmid and Nathaniel Montefiore. In English.

Vilna. Register of the charitable Hosen Yeshuot Society, including by-laws, lists of members and contributors, and memorial pages. In Hebrew, with illuminated headings and title pages. Approx. 70 leaves; ill.: 36 cm.

Hogyesz, Hungary. Authenticated copy of the original will and testament of the late Simon Fuhrmann, including an inventory of belongings and enumeration of apartments. Petition/application for funds (e.g. by Pepi Green). Balance sheets of the Keren Kayemet fund established by S. Fuhrmann. Includes by-laws, decisions, and mention of people and events in the Jewish community of Hogyesz, Hungary. Title page printed in Hungarian national colors. Original cover. In Hungarian. Also, single page inserted in book, but not related: Alapitvanyi Okirat = Document of founding-- a kind of will with the designation of beneficiaries. Hermann Lauttmann donating seats #112 in men's and women's sections of Sephardic Temple to Miskolc Mishnayot and the Talmud Torah Association in exchange for recitation of prayers and studies in his memory. 300 p. (48 handwritten pages; the rest are blank); 47 cm.

Germany?/Austria?/Hungary? Collection of historical information on Jewish communities throughout Europe, their population, conditions, relations with the local authorities, etc., edited by an unidentified Jew from material gathered from newspapers and other sources. This register was from the collection of Professor S. H. Liber, a librarian at a museum in Prague. In Yiddish and German. 226 pp.; 25 cm.