BENJAMIN, ISRAEL JOSEPH. Drei Jahre in Amerika 1859-1862 [Three Years in America] . Vol. I: Reise in den östlichen Staaten der Union und San Francisco [Journey in the Eastern States of the Union and San Francisco]

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

(AMERICAN JUDAICA)

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Wilhelm Riemschneider

Place

Hannover

Publication

1862

Description

German with some Hebrew. Frontispiece portrait of author

summary

Self-styled “Benjamin of Tudela II,” this irrepressible traveler here documents a wealth of information concerning the Jewish presence in California and the Northwest. He describes various congregations, Jewish fraternal societies, charitable organizations and their respective office-holders. Also contains information concerning the history of the Jews in India and China (see pp. 21-32)

Foxed throughout, stamp on title. Contemporary calf-backed boards, spine rubbed. 8vo

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