Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $3,000
Sold for: $3,750
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Miniature Sefer Tehillim - Liber Psalmorum. New York, 1850. Printing press of Robert Carter and Brothers. First Sefer Tehillim in Hebrew printed in New York.
Leaf preceding title page contains handwritten inscription (in English) from 1852, from Columbia Theological Seminary (U.S.A.).
184 pages. 10.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Many stains, tear on last leaf (nothing missing). Original binding.
Goldman 10.
Leaf preceding title page contains handwritten inscription (in English) from 1852, from Columbia Theological Seminary (U.S.A.).
184 pages. 10.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Many stains, tear on last leaf (nothing missing). Original binding.
Goldman 10.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $300
Sold for: $1,500
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Form of prayers, for the feast of Passover. With English translation. Ashkenaz custom. New York, [1856]. Hebrew page across from English page.
300; 20 pages. 18.5 cm. Good condition, stains, tears on first leaves. Gilded margin cutting. New binding.
Not listed in Bibliography Institute CD. Goldman, 43.
300; 20 pages. 18.5 cm. Good condition, stains, tears on first leaves. Gilded margin cutting. New binding.
Not listed in Bibliography Institute CD. Goldman, 43.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $200
Sold for: $625
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* Machzor Siftei Tzadikim, section one – all-year prayers, Sephardic custom. Philadelphia, [1864]. Hebrew and English. Fine binding, ornamented with gilded design, including imprint of name of owner of book “Celina Jb Sourdis”. Gilded margin cutting.
* Tefilat Israel prayer book, all-year prayers. With English translation. Frankfurt am Main, [c. 1890]. Stereotypic printing of 1876 edition. Fine binding with gilded imprint of name of owner of book “Rosa Kosterlitz”. Gilded margin cutting.
* Seder Tefilot Israel – prayer book for Jewish deaf. Philadelphia, 1919. Collection of prayers, publication of “Council Jewish Women”.
Various sizes, general condition good.
* Tefilat Israel prayer book, all-year prayers. With English translation. Frankfurt am Main, [c. 1890]. Stereotypic printing of 1876 edition. Fine binding with gilded imprint of name of owner of book “Rosa Kosterlitz”. Gilded margin cutting.
* Seder Tefilot Israel – prayer book for Jewish deaf. Philadelphia, 1919. Collection of prayers, publication of “Council Jewish Women”.
Various sizes, general condition good.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $500
Sold for: $938
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Sermon in memory of “famous righteous Ms. Kaila Marcus”, on occasion of her death anniversary, in synagogue “Ohel Avraham (Marcus)” in Boston, delivered by Rabbi Chaim Shalom Shachor, rabbi of synagogue. New York, [1888]. Yiddish and English.
Printed title page on blue cover. Title page in English on second side.
14, II pages. 18 cm. Excellent condition.
Rare booklet. Not listed in Singerman or Goldman. Does not appear in National Library. Single copy in New York Library.
Printed title page on blue cover. Title page in English on second side.
14, II pages. 18 cm. Excellent condition.
Rare booklet. Not listed in Singerman or Goldman. Does not appear in National Library. Single copy in New York Library.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $2,000
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A Descriptive Geography and Brief Historical Sketch of Palestine, by Rabbi Joseph Schwarz. Translated by Isaac Leeser. Illustrated With Maps and Numerous Engravings. Published by A. Hart, Philadelphia, 1850. First translation into English, first edition in the US.
English translation of Tevu'ot Ha'Aretz, by Rabbi Joseph Schwarz. Contains Schwarz's portrait (opposite title page), two maps of Eretz Israel (folded) and twelve lithograph print plates with illustrations of sites in Eretz Israel.
After his monumental comprehensive work on Eretz Israel had been published in Jerusalem, Rabbi Joseph traveled as emissary to NY in 1849 where his brother was living. During his stay in NY, he developed a relationship with Isaac Leeser, a Jewish leader in the US and one of the first builders of American Jewry, a philosopher and thinker, editor who also translated religious books into English and wrote many speeches and sermons (for further information, see item 485). Leeser, who understood the importance of the book and its translation into English, wrote in the translator's introduction that, "It is to be hoped that this book may contribute to extend the knowledge of Palestine, and rouse many to study the rich treasures which our ancient literature affords, and also to enkindle sympathy and kind acts for those of our brothers, who still cling to the soil of our ancestors, and love the dust in which the many saints of our race sleep in death awaiting a glorious resurrection and an Immortal life". In his introduction, Leeser further notes that the entire book was done by Jewish authors and artists, with the exception of the maps, which were printed by a non-Jew but under Leeser's close inspection.
XXII, [1], 17-518, [1] page + [13] plates (with original protective leaves) + [2] folded maps, 23 cm. Overall good condition. Few stains. Creases to first map. Ownership inscriptions. Original binding, with gilded illustration of Ma'arat HaMachpela; lacking spine.
Singerman 1161.
English translation of Tevu'ot Ha'Aretz, by Rabbi Joseph Schwarz. Contains Schwarz's portrait (opposite title page), two maps of Eretz Israel (folded) and twelve lithograph print plates with illustrations of sites in Eretz Israel.
After his monumental comprehensive work on Eretz Israel had been published in Jerusalem, Rabbi Joseph traveled as emissary to NY in 1849 where his brother was living. During his stay in NY, he developed a relationship with Isaac Leeser, a Jewish leader in the US and one of the first builders of American Jewry, a philosopher and thinker, editor who also translated religious books into English and wrote many speeches and sermons (for further information, see item 485). Leeser, who understood the importance of the book and its translation into English, wrote in the translator's introduction that, "It is to be hoped that this book may contribute to extend the knowledge of Palestine, and rouse many to study the rich treasures which our ancient literature affords, and also to enkindle sympathy and kind acts for those of our brothers, who still cling to the soil of our ancestors, and love the dust in which the many saints of our race sleep in death awaiting a glorious resurrection and an Immortal life". In his introduction, Leeser further notes that the entire book was done by Jewish authors and artists, with the exception of the maps, which were printed by a non-Jew but under Leeser's close inspection.
XXII, [1], 17-518, [1] page + [13] plates (with original protective leaves) + [2] folded maps, 23 cm. Overall good condition. Few stains. Creases to first map. Ownership inscriptions. Original binding, with gilded illustration of Ma'arat HaMachpela; lacking spine.
Singerman 1161.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $200
Sold for: $550
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The Illustrated Hebrew Almanac for the year 5648, from September 19th 1887, to September 5th 1888 / Illustrirtes Jahrbuch für Israeliten. Published by S. Funk, NY and W. [William] Armhold Philadelphia, 1887. English, German and Hebrew.
The calendar has dozens of advertisements of Jewish businesses in NY and Philadelphia, caricatures, articles, poems and stories.
96 pages, 24.5 cm. Good condition. Without cover. Stains (especially to upper margins), tears. Stamps. Cardboard binding, worn and loose.
The calendar has dozens of advertisements of Jewish businesses in NY and Philadelphia, caricatures, articles, poems and stories.
96 pages, 24.5 cm. Good condition. Without cover. Stains (especially to upper margins), tears. Stamps. Cardboard binding, worn and loose.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Sold for: $813
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Pacific Coast Diary for 1888, Containing Useful Memoranda, and Tables for Reference. [California], 1888. English.
Diary for 1888. Begins with 60 pages of useful information such as addresses of banks and hotels, dates of festivals, etc. Also has a Hebrew calendar, list of addresses of synagogues in San Francisco and a list of newspaper offices in San Francisco, including Jewish newspapers, Hebrew Observer and Jewish Times.
12 cm. Good condition. Stains. Handwritten inscription. Damage to binding.
Diary for 1888. Begins with 60 pages of useful information such as addresses of banks and hotels, dates of festivals, etc. Also has a Hebrew calendar, list of addresses of synagogues in San Francisco and a list of newspaper offices in San Francisco, including Jewish newspapers, Hebrew Observer and Jewish Times.
12 cm. Good condition. Stains. Handwritten inscription. Damage to binding.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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The Public Laws of the State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations Published by Miller & Hutchens, Rhode Island, 1822. English
Volume binding all the laws legislated in Rhode Island on January 1822.
Two of the laws concern Rhode Island Jews. Act that all the professors of the Jewish Religion shall be permitted to labor in their respective professions or vacations on the first day of the week.
- Act that any marriages which may be had and solemnized among persons professing the Jewish religion, according to their rites and ceremonies shall be good and valid in law.
524, XLVI pages, 23.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and moisture damage. Front binding detached.
Volume binding all the laws legislated in Rhode Island on January 1822.
Two of the laws concern Rhode Island Jews. Act that all the professors of the Jewish Religion shall be permitted to labor in their respective professions or vacations on the first day of the week.
- Act that any marriages which may be had and solemnized among persons professing the Jewish religion, according to their rites and ceremonies shall be good and valid in law.
524, XLVI pages, 23.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and moisture damage. Front binding detached.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Acts of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Printed by Francis Bailey, Octoraro (Pennsylvania), 1806. English.
Volume binding the laws approved by the legislative authority of Pennsylvania in December 1805.
Among the laws is an act authorizing members of the Hebrew congregation of the city of Philadelphia to raise by way of lottery a sum of money for the repairs of their synagogue and burial place, and for other purposes of relief. The act determines the maximum amount that may be raised - $4000, and the lottery regulation. The names of those responsible for raising funds are noted as well.
684, XII, [18] pp. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tear to title page, restored with tape. Slightly damaged leather binding. Possibly, lacking first title page.
Volume binding the laws approved by the legislative authority of Pennsylvania in December 1805.
Among the laws is an act authorizing members of the Hebrew congregation of the city of Philadelphia to raise by way of lottery a sum of money for the repairs of their synagogue and burial place, and for other purposes of relief. The act determines the maximum amount that may be raised - $4000, and the lottery regulation. The names of those responsible for raising funds are noted as well.
684, XII, [18] pp. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tear to title page, restored with tape. Slightly damaged leather binding. Possibly, lacking first title page.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Laws of the State of New York, Passed at the Fifty-Fourth Session of the Legislature, Begun and Held at the City of Albany. Printed by E. Croswell, Albany, 1831. English.
Volume binding the laws of NY State from 1831.
One of the laws regularizes the establishment of a charity organization named The society for the education of poor children and relief of indigent persons of the Jewish persuasion, and determines its rights and obligations. In one section, the names of the organization members are mentioned that includes Mordechai Manuel Noach, a journalist, diplomat, lawyer, judge and sheriff, an American Jew who was active in establishing a city of refuge for Jews (Ararat) in Grand Island, NY. 487 pp. 23 cm. Good condition. Stains, tears to leaf margins. Some sheets are uncut.
Volume binding the laws of NY State from 1831.
One of the laws regularizes the establishment of a charity organization named The society for the education of poor children and relief of indigent persons of the Jewish persuasion, and determines its rights and obligations. In one section, the names of the organization members are mentioned that includes Mordechai Manuel Noach, a journalist, diplomat, lawyer, judge and sheriff, an American Jew who was active in establishing a city of refuge for Jews (Ararat) in Grand Island, NY. 487 pp. 23 cm. Good condition. Stains, tears to leaf margins. Some sheets are uncut.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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The Leper and other poems, by Mrs. Rebekah Hyneman. Published by A. Hart, printed by Mirror and Keystone Press, Philadelphia, 1853. English. First edition.
Mrs. Rebekah Hyneman (1816-1875) – American poet who publicized poems, stories and articles in American periodicals during the 19th century (some of her poems appear in "the Occident" volume auctioned in this catalogue, see next item). Hyneman was born in Pennsylvania to a Jewish father (Abraham Gumpert) and Christian mother. In 1835, she married a Jewish merchant Benjamin Hyneman (who mysteriously died in Texas during a business trip in 1839). In 1845, she converted together with both her sons under the auspices of Avraham Hart and Yitzchak Leeser (see next item and item 478), leaders of the Mikve Yisrael community of Philadelphia.
Many of Ms. Hyneman's poems are about the Jewish religion and the Jewish people. In this book, many poems are dedicated to women as well: Sarah, Rivka, Rachel and Leah, Miriam, Ruth and Naomi, Esther, Yocheved, Devora, Hulda, etc. and poems about the destruction of the Temple, Prayer Of Solomon, Lament of Judah, Day of Atonement and the Song of Maccabeus.
VIII, [1], 10-216 pp. 19 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Former library copy, stamps. Bookmark. Original binding, worn, tears to spine.
Mrs. Rebekah Hyneman (1816-1875) – American poet who publicized poems, stories and articles in American periodicals during the 19th century (some of her poems appear in "the Occident" volume auctioned in this catalogue, see next item). Hyneman was born in Pennsylvania to a Jewish father (Abraham Gumpert) and Christian mother. In 1835, she married a Jewish merchant Benjamin Hyneman (who mysteriously died in Texas during a business trip in 1839). In 1845, she converted together with both her sons under the auspices of Avraham Hart and Yitzchak Leeser (see next item and item 478), leaders of the Mikve Yisrael community of Philadelphia.
Many of Ms. Hyneman's poems are about the Jewish religion and the Jewish people. In this book, many poems are dedicated to women as well: Sarah, Rivka, Rachel and Leah, Miriam, Ruth and Naomi, Esther, Yocheved, Devora, Hulda, etc. and poems about the destruction of the Temple, Prayer Of Solomon, Lament of Judah, Day of Atonement and the Song of Maccabeus.
VIII, [1], 10-216 pp. 19 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Former library copy, stamps. Bookmark. Original binding, worn, tears to spine.
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Lot 485 The Occident – Periodical Edited by Yitzchak Leeser – Philadelphia, 1845-1846 – Third Volume
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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The Occident and American Jewish Advocate. A Monthly periodical devoted to the diffusion of knowledge on Jewish literature and religion, edited by Isaac Leeser. Volume 3, Issues 1-12 (full year, Nissan 1845-Adar 1846) bound consecutively, without cover title pages. Philadelphia, 1845-1846. English.
The Occident periodical was first published in Philadelphia, in 1843. Its founder and editor for twenty five years was Yitzchak Leeser (see item 478), who besides serving as Rabbi of the Spanish-Portuguese community of the city, Mikveh Yisrael, was considered the leader and most eloquent speaker for all the traditional Jewish population in the USA in the period preceding the Civil War. The Occident appeared each month (with the exception of a two-year period, 1859-1861, when it appeared weekly). After Leeser died in the beginning of 1868, his spiritual son (and later Judge) Meir Sulzberger succeeded him. Approximately one year later, the periodical ceased.
The Occident is considered the central Jewish periodical, the most important and earliest journal published in the US which did not only review internal events but also discussed practical topics concerning Jewish religion and the status of Jews among US citizens. Even the name of the journal was carefully chosen with political intonations: The Occident [the West] was chosen following Der Orient [the East], the name of a paper founded by Julius Fürst three years previously in Leipzig. At the same time, Leeser was also wary of the influence of the widely distributed Christian media in the US, especially the missionary magazines intended for the Jewish English reader, therefore he gave his periodical a subtitle: American Jewish Advocate, in response to the missionary paper's name Israel's Advocate, founded by the American Society for Improvement of Jewish Status (published form 1823-1827).
Throughout its whole existence, the Occident protested prejudice against Jews by the American public and greatly contributed to the efforts expended in protecting the Jewish religion in the American arena.
VII, 628 pp. 21 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Former library copy (stamps and inscriptions). Original binding, partially detached and damaged (especially the spien).
Singerman S315; Goldman 1192. See also: Hebrew Printing in America 1735-1926, by Yosef Goldman (Brooklyn, NY, 2006), Vol. 2, page 775; 1041. See attached material.
The Occident periodical was first published in Philadelphia, in 1843. Its founder and editor for twenty five years was Yitzchak Leeser (see item 478), who besides serving as Rabbi of the Spanish-Portuguese community of the city, Mikveh Yisrael, was considered the leader and most eloquent speaker for all the traditional Jewish population in the USA in the period preceding the Civil War. The Occident appeared each month (with the exception of a two-year period, 1859-1861, when it appeared weekly). After Leeser died in the beginning of 1868, his spiritual son (and later Judge) Meir Sulzberger succeeded him. Approximately one year later, the periodical ceased.
The Occident is considered the central Jewish periodical, the most important and earliest journal published in the US which did not only review internal events but also discussed practical topics concerning Jewish religion and the status of Jews among US citizens. Even the name of the journal was carefully chosen with political intonations: The Occident [the West] was chosen following Der Orient [the East], the name of a paper founded by Julius Fürst three years previously in Leipzig. At the same time, Leeser was also wary of the influence of the widely distributed Christian media in the US, especially the missionary magazines intended for the Jewish English reader, therefore he gave his periodical a subtitle: American Jewish Advocate, in response to the missionary paper's name Israel's Advocate, founded by the American Society for Improvement of Jewish Status (published form 1823-1827).
Throughout its whole existence, the Occident protested prejudice against Jews by the American public and greatly contributed to the efforts expended in protecting the Jewish religion in the American arena.
VII, 628 pp. 21 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Former library copy (stamps and inscriptions). Original binding, partially detached and damaged (especially the spien).
Singerman S315; Goldman 1192. See also: Hebrew Printing in America 1735-1926, by Yosef Goldman (Brooklyn, NY, 2006), Vol. 2, page 775; 1041. See attached material.
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