Richardson’s Almanac, 1857.

AUCTION 54 | Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 28
(AMERICAN JUDAICA).

Richardson’s Almanac, 1857.

On title, State seal of Virginia. Marginalia in pencil. pp. (34). Ex-library, worn. Unbound. 12mo.

Richmond, VA: J.W. Randolph 1857

Est: $1,500 - $1,800
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”.