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[JUDAICA]. [GERRANS, Rev. B., translator]. Travels of Rabbi Benjamin, Son of Jonah, of Tudela: Through Europe, Asia and Africa, from the Ancient Kingdom of Navarre, to the Frontiers of China. Faithfully translated from the original Hebrew: and enriched with a Dissertation and Notes, Critical, Historical and Geographical. London: Printed for the Translator, 1783. 8vo. 171, [1, blank] pp. Contemporary calf, label on spine, spine stamped in gilt (spine headcap chipped, some rubbing, wear). Near fine. THE RARE FIRST COMPLETE EDITION IN ENGLISH. Included is a list of all cities throughout the Mediterranean region, listing the number of Jews in each city in the year 1160; plus an interesting list of subscribers, including the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Archbishop of York and many bishops, lord bishops, and others.