Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper.
AUCTION 10 |
Tuesday, June 27th,
2000 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art
Lot 12
(AMERICAN JUDAICA)
Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper.
New York: 10th April, 1858
Est: $200 - $300
PRICE REALIZED $550
“Any one taking a walk through Chatham Street will meet enough men whose low stature, shinning black eyes, crisp inky hair, hooked noses, stooped shoulders and eager movements proclaim them of the Hebrew race, to convince him that Jews are prevalent in our city in large numbers.”
Two pages of intricate description later, the writer “Doesticks,” ends: “Considered as a body, the Jews of New York are quiet, law-abiding, good citizens; attentive and indefatigable in their various occupations, and among the very best of the adopted citizens of America.”
AMERICAN JUDAICA: See also Lots 47 and 57.