Isaac M. Wise. History of the Israelitish Nation. Vol. I [all published]

AUCTION 61 | Wednesday, March 12th, 2014 at 1:00

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

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Isaac M. Wise. History of the Israelitish Nation. Vol. I [all published]

<<Inscribed and Signed by Wise>> on opening blank: “Presented to General Cary by Isaac M. Wise, with his compliments.” pp. xxiv, 560. Foxed, tear on opening blank. Original boards, rubbed, top of spine chipped. Thick 8vo. Singerman 1364.

Albany: J. Munsell 1854

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

PRICE REALIZED $700

Isaac M. Wise’s first published book, comprises the history of the Jewish people from Abraham to Solomon. It was widely attacked by the Orthodox for having strayed from the traditional conception and depiction of the biblical period in Jewish history. This copy was presented to Samuel Fenton Cary (1814-1900) who was a congressman, temperance movement leader and nominee for Vice President of the United States in the 1876 election.