Jacobs, Solomon, Rev. A Theological Refutation of "An Affectionate Address" by the Rev. Thomas Pennock to the "Jews of Jamaica" on the "Great Subject of Christianity" [anti-missionary polemic]

Estimate: $3,000–$5,000
Hammer price: $3,250

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author

(AMERICAN JUDAICA).

printer

Union Office

Place

Kingston

Publication

1847

Description

FIRST EDITION. English interspersed with Hebrew, including title

references

Rosenbach 608

summary

Printed in a most distinctive Hebrew font. Solomon Jacobs served as "Pastor" of the English and German Synagogue in Kingston, Jamaica. At the conclusion of the volume is a lengthy list of Subscribers, a good representation of the Jews on the Island

pp. 92, (1). Lightly browned throughout, pp. 87-8 semi-detached. Crushed morocco, gilt extra, rubbed. Sm. 4to

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