Jonas B. Phillips. My Old Wife. A Favorite Ballad Sung by Mr. J[oseph]. P[hillip]. Knight & Mr. [Henry] Russell. The Poetry by Jonas B. Phillips Esq. The MusicComposed & Respectfully Dedicated to Mrs. Frederick F. Backus of Rochester, NY by Henry Russell.

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $900

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author

(AMERICAN-JUDAICA)

printer

Hewitt & Jaques

Place

New York

Publication

1850

summary

A member of an illustrious American-Jewish family, Jonas Phillips was assistant district attorney for the county of New York, holding that appointment under several successive administrations.

pp. 4. Lightly foxed. Unbound. Folio.

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