Levien, Harriet. Autograph Letter Signed, written to Isaac Leeser. Text in English and Hebrew.

Estimate: $2,000–$3,000
Hammer price: $3,000

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author

(AMERICAN JUDAICA)

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17th October

Place

Geelong, Victoria (Australia)

Publication

1859

Description

Written by a member of a pioneer Jewish family in south-eastern Australia, who, with little local Jewish infrastructure available to her, seeks out Leeser to respond to her questions concerning Jewish matters.

summary

This letter sent to Philadelphia from Australia shows the breadth of Isaac Leeser’s contacts and how influential were his activities.

Four pages. (Detailed description available upon request).

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