Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper.

AUCTION 10 | Tuesday, June 27th, 2000 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art

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Lot 12
(AMERICAN JUDAICA)

Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper.

15 illustrated pages. Includes short article with illustration of the Jews’ Synagogue, Twelfth Street, New York City, and a far lengthier double-spread with six illustrations on “The Jewish Passover, 1858.” Some wear. Folio.

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.