<<(Moise, Penina).>> The Covenant, and Official Magazine of the Grand Lodge of the United States, [Independent Order of Odd Fellows]. Vol. III.
Auction 95 |
Thursday, November 11th,
2021 at 11:00am
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinic Letters, Ceremonial & Graphic Art
Lot 310
(AMERICAN JUDAICA)
<<(Moise, Penina).>> The Covenant, and Official Magazine of the Grand Lodge of the United States, [Independent Order of Odd Fellows]. Vol. III.
(Baltimore): 1844
Est: $500 - $700
PRICE REALIZED $450
The first Jew to publish a book of poetry in the United States – a woman – Penina Moïse (1797-1880), was a most creative poet writing on Jewish themes. Moïse was also superintendent of the first Jewish religious school in Charleston, SC.