Group of Twenty-two Autograph Letters Signed, all written to Isaac Leeser. All letters concern matters relating to Leeser’s periodical “The Occident.”

(AMERICAN JUDAICA)

v.p

1845-65

Texts in English, German and Hebrew. Subjects relate to subscriptions, advertisements, cancellations, financial concerns, etc.

This large group of letters all written to Isaac Leeser from both readers as well as locals agents, allows for a captivating behind-the-scenes insight into the organizational details and business-management of The Occident. Letters in this lot were written from across the United States, as well as from other English-speaking parts of the world, including England, Suriname and the Caribbean area.