Autograph Letter Signed by Rev. Isaac Leeser, written in English to Joseph M. Asch of Philadelphia.

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $4,000

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

(AMERICAN JUDAICA).

Place

Philadelphia

Publication

20th July / 9th Tammuz, 560(0?) [1840]

Description

A contentious matter concerning an earlier private letter written by Leeser that Asch publicized without Leeser’s permission. Mentions other names, including Hazzan Lyons and Gershom Kursheedt.

summary

The letter relates to the campaign Leeser waged for the vacant position as Rabbi.

Folds. Rectangular 4to.

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