GRETTER, L. Antwort auf die Freymuethigen Gedanken eines Helvetischen Buergers [“Answer to Frank Thoughts of a Swiss Citizen."]

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Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts Graphic & Ceremonial Art Including: The Alfonso Cassuto Collection of Iberian Books, Part II

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Lot 284

(SWITZERLAND)

GRETTER, L. Antwort auf die Freymuethigen Gedanken eines Helvetischen Buergers [“Answer to Frank Thoughts of a Swiss Citizen."]

FIRST EDITION. On title, graphic of hands clasping pp. 8. Foxed. Unbound. 12mo

(Switzerland): n.p. (1799)

Est: $3,000 - $4,000

PRICE REALIZED $3,750

Response of a reactionary to the liberal sentiments expressed in the previous Lot. The present writer views the Jews as social pariahs, undeserving of Swiss citizenship. At the same time, he throws into the mix anti-Bonapartist sentiment. (Napoleon was viewed as a liberator of the Jews)