Aguilar, Grace. Home Influence: A Tale for Mothers and Daughters. New York, Harper & Brothers, 1848. * AND: Aguilar, Grace. The Mother’s Recompense; A Sequel to Home Influence. New York, D. Appleton & Compay, 1851

AUCTION 44 | Thursday, June 25th, 2009 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 30

(ANGLO-AMERICAN JUDAICA)

Aguilar, Grace. Home Influence: A Tale for Mothers and Daughters. New York, Harper & Brothers, 1848. * AND: Aguilar, Grace. The Mother’s Recompense; A Sequel to Home Influence. New York, D. Appleton & Compay, 1851

Two works in two volumes. BOTH FIRST AMERICAN EDITIONS First: Foxed. Contemporary gilt-ruled calf, rubbed. * Second: Few stains. Orginal boards, spine gilt, rubbed. Both 8vo

New York: v.d

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

In her thirty-one years, the English Jewess, Grace Aguilar (1816-1847), of a Portuguese Marrano family, accomplished much in the way of literary achievement of both general and of Jewish orientation