(Moise, Penina). The Covenant, and Official Magazine of the Grand Lodge of the United States, [Independent Order of Odd Fellows]. Vol. III.

Estimate: $500–$700
Hammer price: $450

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author

(AMERICAN JUDAICA)

Place

(Baltimore)

Publication

1844

Description

Includes four poems by Penina Moise.

summary

The first Jew to publish a book of poetry in the United States – a woman – Penina Moïse (1797-1880), was a most creative poet writing on Jewish themes. Moïse was also superintendent of the first Jewish religious school in Charleston, SC.

pp. 572. Foxed. Contemporary half calf, rubbed and worn. Thick 8vo.

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