Group of Twenty-two Autograph Letters Signed, all written to <<Isaac Leeser.>> All letters concern matters relating to Leeser’s periodical “The Occident.”
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
Lot 131
(AMERICAN JUDAICA)
Group of Twenty-two Autograph Letters Signed, all written to <<Isaac Leeser.>> All letters concern matters relating to Leeser’s periodical “The Occident.”
v.p: 1845-65
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
PRICE REALIZED $6,000
This large group of letters all written to Isaac Leeser from both readers as well as locals agents, allows for a captivating behind-the-scenes insight into the organizational details and business-management of The Occident.
Letters in this lot were written from across the United States, as well as from other English-speaking parts of the world, including England, Suriname and the Caribbean area.