Catalogue of the Leeser Library. Compiled by Cyrus Adler.

Estimate: $1,200–$1,500
Hammer price: $1,100

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author

(AMERICAN JUDAICA).

printer

Edward Hirsch & Co

Place

Philadelphia

Publication

1883

references

Deinard 762; Singerman 3168.

summary

The Leeser Library, bequeathed to the Hebrew Education Society of Philadelphia by Isaac Leeser, contained Judaica, Hebraica and general works. By examine this catalogue and the book titles listed, the broad range of subject matter provides an insight to the wide swath of intellectual affairs that Leeser was familiar with, most especially an in-depth appreciation for the study of rabbinics.

pp. (4), 65. Lightly browned. Original maroon boards, needs rebinding. Lg. 8vo.

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