<<(Canada).>> Statutes of the Province of Ontario.

Auction 96 | Wednesday, February 09th, 2022 at 1:00pm

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinic Letters, Ceremonial & Graphic Art

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Lot 118

(AMERICAN-JUDAICA)

<<(Canada).>> Statutes of the Province of Ontario.

Including: An Act for the Relief of Persons Professing the Jewish Religion (p. 163). pp. 511. Contemporary roan-backed boards, spine chipped. 4to.

Toronto: L.K. Cameron 1890

Est: $500 - $700

The passing of the above Act in 1890 (c. 74 of 53 Vict) heralded the final and complete emancipation of Jews in Canada. See David Rome, “Samuel Becancour Hart and 1832” in: Canadian Jewish Archives (1982) p. 158 -. https://numerique.banq.qc.ca/patrimoine/details/52327/3658090.