Richardson's Almanac, 1857
AUCTION 38 |
Thursday, November 29th,
2007 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters & Graphic Art
Lot 14
(AMERICAN JUDAICA)
Richardson's Almanac, 1857
Richmond, VA: J.W. Randolph 1857
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
On p. 17 appears a Jewish Calendar listing the fasts and feasts with instructive remarks explaining the significance of the various observances. Also included are the hours for commencing the Sabbath. Finally, we are provided with a list of Synagogues in Richmond: "Kaal Kadosh Beth Shalome (Portuguese), organized in the year 1791 (Maye St.), Rev. Henry S. Jacobs, Minister; Kaal Kadosh Beth Ahaba (German), organized in the year 1841 (Marshall St.), Rev. Max J. Michelbacher, Minister"