(Houston, George). Israel Vindicated, Being A Refutation of the Calumnies Propagated Respecting the Jewish Nation, in which the Objects and Views of the American Society for Ameliorating the Condition of the Jews, are Investigated. By an Israelite.

AUCTION 40 | Thursday, June 26th, 2008 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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(AMERICAN JUDAICA).

(Houston, George). Israel Vindicated, Being A Refutation of the Calumnies Propagated Respecting the Jewish Nation, in which the Objects and Views of the American Society for Ameliorating the Condition of the Jews, are Investigated. By an Israelite.

FIRST EDITION. pp. 8,110,(1). Browned. Recent calf-backed marbled boards. 8vo Singerman 323; Rosenbach 210

New York: Abraham Collins 1820

Est: $500 - $700
PRICE REALIZED $1,100
In the form of an exchange of letters between one Nathan Joseph of New York, to his friend Jacob Isaacs of Philadelphia, a defense of Judaism against the proselytizing activities of the American Society for Ameliorating the Condition of the Jews. “In a country, where every man’s right to publish his sentiments is held as sacred as his right to think, it cannot be thought surprising that a part of the community, who have long been treated as the outcasts of society, should feel anxious to vindicate themselves from what they consider misrepresentation.” (Preface)