Ludwig Philippson. The Crucifixion and the Jews. Translated from the German by Maurice Mayer. With preface by <<Isaac Leeser.>>

AUCTION 66 | Thursday, November 19th, 2015 at 1:00

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

/381

Lot 173

(AMERICAN JUDAICA)

<<FIRST EDITION.>> pp. iv, 41. Signature on title. Modern wrappers. 8vo. Singerman 1969.

Philadelphia: Jones & Hamilton 1866

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

PRICE REALIZED $900

Privately printed by Leeser and issued in just 500 copies. Leeser chracterized the tract as a “fender against the assaults of prejudice.” (p.iv).