Levien, Harriet. Autograph Letter Signed, written to <<Isaac Leeser.>> Text in English and Hebrew.

AUCTION 80 | Thursday, March 28th, 2019 at 1:00 PM

The Valmadonna Trust Library: Further Selections from the Historic Collection. * Hebrew Printing in America. * Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 126

(AMERICAN JUDAICA)

Levien, Harriet. Autograph Letter Signed, written to <<Isaac Leeser.>> Text in English and Hebrew.

Written by a member of a pioneer Jewish family in south-eastern Australia, who, with little local Jewish infrastructure available to her, seeks out Leeser to respond to her questions concerning Jewish matters. Four pages. (Detailed description available upon request).

Geelong, Victoria (Australia): 17th October 1859

Est: $2,000 - $3,000

PRICE REALIZED $3,000

This letter sent to Philadelphia from Australia shows the breadth of Isaac Leeser’s contacts and how influential were his activities.