(BIBLE. English). The Twenty-Four Books of the Holy Scriptures. Prepared by Isaac Leeser.

AUCTION 4 | Tuesday, March 03rd, 1998 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art The Property of Various Owners

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Lot 111

(AMERICAN JUDAICA).

(BIBLE. English). The Twenty-Four Books of the Holy Scriptures. Prepared by Isaac Leeser.

FIRST EDITION. Opening Blank with Autograph Notation by Rebecca Gratz: “Rebecca Gratz from Revd. Isaac Leeser Translator & Compiler.” With a second Autograph Notation by Gratz: “Sara Gratz Joseph from R.G.” Previous owner’s signature (Revd. Pinotel?). Several opening leaves loose. Contemporary gilt-ruled morocco, covers detached, scuffed. Thick 4to

Philadelphia: 1854

Est: $2,000 - $3,000

PRICE REALIZED $4,750

The First English Translation of the Bible by a Jew. A magnificent association copy of an important American Bible. Presented by Leeser, the leading Jew of the United States to Rebecca Gratz, the grand-dame of Philadelphia. The two were closely linked by numerous social and educational projects as well as a deeply felt sense of religiosity. Sara Gratz was Rebecca’s niece, the daughter of her sister Rachel Gratz Moses