Group of eight American newspapers, all featuring articles relating to Jews and Judaism

AUCTION 9 | Tuesday, March 28th, 2000 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art

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Lot 142
(AMERICAN JUDAICA)

Group of eight American newspapers, all featuring articles relating to Jews and Judaism

Some wear

v.p: 1827-72

Est: $100 - $150
PRICE REALIZED $275
Including The Portland Transcript, 28th December, 1844, in which a description of a Jewish Wedding occurs: “Then came the closing scene, and all the men came forward and kissed the groom, which we thought looked a great deal like corn bread and johnnycake, for who would kiss a man when there was a lady in the room?” (p.102)