Catalogue of the Leeser Library. Compiled by Cyrus Adler.

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

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Lot 33
(AMERICAN JUDAICA).

Catalogue of the Leeser Library. Compiled by Cyrus Adler.

pp. (4), 65. Lightly browned. Original maroon boards, needs rebinding. Lg. 8vo. Deinard 762; Singerman 3168.

Philadelphia: Edward Hirsch & Co 1883

Est: $1,200 - $1,500
PRICE REALIZED $1,100
The Leeser Library, bequeathed to the Hebrew Education Society of Philadelphia by Isaac Leeser, contained Judaica, Hebraica and general works. By examine this catalogue and the book titles listed, the broad range of subject matter provides an insight to the wide swath of intellectual affairs that Leeser was familiar with, most especially an in-depth appreciation for the study of rabbinics.