Autograph Letter Signed by Rev. Isaac Leeser, written in English to Joseph M. Asch of Philadelphia.

AUCTION 55 | Thursday, June 21st, 2012 at 1:00

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

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Lot 250

(AMERICAN JUDAICA).

Autograph Letter Signed by Rev. Isaac Leeser, written in English to Joseph M. Asch of Philadelphia.

A contentious matter concerning an earlier private letter written by Leeser that Asch publicized without Leeser’s permission. Mentions other names, including Hazzan Lyons and Gershom Kursheedt. Folds. Rectangular 4to.

Philadelphia: 20th July / 9th Tammuz, 560(0?) [1840]

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

PRICE REALIZED $4,000

The letter relates to the campaign Leeser waged for the vacant position as Rabbi.