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Ab. Cahen, Grand Rabbin de la province de Constantine, Algeria – his Autograph in French on title page of his book: Les Juies, 1867, there are only 16 first pages of the book - Ab. Cahen, Grand Rabbin de la province de Constantine, Algeria – his Autograph in French on title page of his book: Les Juies, 1867, there are only 16 first pages of the book LES JUIFS. L'AFRIQUE SEPTENTRIONALE. DANS. PAR AB. CAHEN. SIGNED ! Grand Rabbin de la province de Constantine. First ed. Constantine, also spelled Qacentina or Kasantina, is the capital of Constantine Province in northeastern Algeria. During Roman times it was called Cirta and was renamed ”Constantina” in honor of emperor Constantine the Great. It was the capital of the French department of Constantine until 1962. Located somewhat inland, Constantine is about 80 kilometres (50 miles) from the Mediterranean coast, on the banks of the tiny Rhumel River (more of a brook).