Jacobs, Solomon, Rev. A Theological Refutation of "An Affectionate Address" by the Rev. Thomas Pennock to the "Jews of Jamaica" on the "Great Subject of Christianity" [anti-missionary polemic]

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Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, & Graphic Art

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Lot 24
(AMERICAN JUDAICA).

Jacobs, Solomon, Rev. A Theological Refutation of "An Affectionate Address" by the Rev. Thomas Pennock to the "Jews of Jamaica" on the "Great Subject of Christianity" [anti-missionary polemic]

FIRST EDITION. English interspersed with Hebrew, including title pp. 92, (1). Lightly browned throughout, pp. 87-8 semi-detached. Crushed morocco, gilt extra, rubbed. Sm. 4to Rosenbach 608

Kingston: Union Office 1847

Est: $3,000 - $5,000
PRICE REALIZED $3,250
Printed in a most distinctive Hebrew font. Solomon Jacobs served as "Pastor" of the English and German Synagogue in Kingston, Jamaica. At the conclusion of the volume is a lengthy list of Subscribers, a good representation of the Jews on the Island