Large quantity of printed ephemera relating to the early Jewish experience in America. Texts in Yiddish, Hebrew, English, German, Russian. Includes single broadsides (posters), announcements, pamphlets, circulars, etc.

(AMERICAN JUDAICA).

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19th century - Early 20th century

Subject matters relate to synagogue activities, religious practice and study, social and community affairs, theater and music, commercial enterprises and marketing, charitable and welfare endeavors, political rights and party meetings, immigration and travel, etc. Issuing organizations range from commercial to scholarly, traditional Orthodox to Conservative to atheist, Bundist and Yiddishist to Zionist, to Leftist, etc. SHOULD BE SEEN.

An extraordinary collection, gathered with singular focus, over many years. Invaluable for the insight it provides on the evolution of the American-Jewish community - especially on an informal, “street” level. Many items are likely unique examples. A number of the more esoteric items are accompanied by secondary literature. Prospective bidders: This lot may be examined by appointment only.