Large quantity of printed ephemera relating to the early Jewish experience in America. Texts in Yiddish, Hebrew, English, German, Russian. Includes single broadsides (posters), announcements, pamphlets, circulars, etc.
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 151
(AMERICAN JUDAICA).
Large quantity of printed ephemera relating to the early Jewish experience in America. Texts in Yiddish, Hebrew, English, German, Russian. Includes single broadsides (posters), announcements, pamphlets, circulars, etc.
V.p: 19th century - Early 20th century
Est: $20,000 - $40,000
PRICE REALIZED $20,000
<<An extraordinary collection, gathered with singular focus, over many years.>>
Invaluable for the insight it provides on the evolution of the American-Jewish community - especially on an informal, “street” level. Many items are likely unique examples.
A number of the more esoteric items are accompanied by secondary literature.
<<Prospective bidders:>> This lot may be examined by appointment only.