Calendar for the Years 1837-41. <<Autograph Manuscript Signed>> in Hebrew and English, composed by J.E. Lyons.

AUCTION 68 | Thursday, April 07th, 2016 at 1:00

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Lot 331

(AMERICAN JUDAICA).

Calendar for the Years 1837-41. <<Autograph Manuscript Signed>> in Hebrew and English, composed by J.E. Lyons.

With astronomical details. Signature on final leaf and near Parshath Vayigash, January 1838. With additional notes in English in a smaller hand. From the library of Rabbi Dr. David de Sola Pool. pp. (48). Loose in contemporary marbled wrappers, worn. 8vo.

Philadelphia: (1837-41)

Est: $2,000 - $3,000

PRICE REALIZED $28,000

Calendar composed for personal use by Philadelphia born Judah Eleazer Lyons (1779-1849), father of Hazzan Jacques Judah Lyons (1814-77). In addition to the actual calendar, there are occasional personal and family notations, as well comments relating to events and trips with friends and family members.