Subject: 19th Century Literature

First American edition of Isaac D'Israeli's "Calamities of Authors," published in New York in 1812. Bound in two volumes with separate title pages.

Chapbook titled "THE DYING JEWESS", published by Mahon Day. Publication date is estimated as January 1, 1835. Physical location: Arc.MS.56, Box 10.

This is the first American edition of Isaac D'Israeli's *Curiosities of Literature*, First Series. Published in New York by William Pearson in 1835, it was originally printed in Philadelphia in 1793. This edition is identified as the Alexandrian Edition. The book explores various topics related to literature and literary history.

A pamphlet titled "Deborah; or, The Jewish Maiden's Wrong!" authored by Charles Smith Cheltham and published by Samuel French & Son at 38 East 14th Street. The pamphlet's publication date is circa 1864.

A novel titled "Leila Ada, the Jewish Convert," authored by Heighway. Published in 1853.

This book, published by Philip J. Cozans at 116 Nassau Street in 1853-1855, contains Mother Goose rhymes, chimes, and jingles. The book includes anti-Semitic rhymes and illustrations, notably an “ugly cartoon of two Jews” on page 4 and a “nice Jew verse” accompanied by an illustration on pages 14-15.

First American edition of Narrative Poems by Isaac D'Israeli, published by J. Conrad & Co. in Philadelphia in 1803. This edition is considered more difficult to find than the contemporaneous English printing. Isaac D'Israeli (1766-1848) was a British writer, scholar, and man of letters, known for his essays and his connections to other literary figures. He was the father of British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli. This book was published the same year as the English printing.

Issue of the New-York Mirror newspaper from March 28, 1835, featuring Mordecai Manuel Noah's morality story, "A Day at Carthage." Published in New York, New York.

Issue #45, Volume XII of the New-York Mirror newspaper, published in New York, New York on May 9, 1835. This issue features a morality story titled "The City Gentleman & Country Girl."

A pamphlet containing the text of Thomas Dibdin's farce, "The Jew and the Doctor." Published in Philadelphia by T.H. Palmer in 1823. The pamphlet is in 12mo format and its binding is lacking. According to American Imprints 12371, only one copy is known to exist. Dibdin's 1798 English farce was part of a trend toward more sympathetic portrayals of Jewish protagonists at the turn of the 18th century.

This paper, authored by Henrietta Szold and Mary Cohen, was published by the Jewish Publication Society of America (JPS) in 1894. Further details about the content of the paper are not available.

Two-volume book, "Quarrels of Authors," first American edition, published in New York City in 1814. The book contains 284 pages in the first volume and 290 pages in the second volume. Only one copy is listed in the collection.

Printed in New York by Southwick and Pelsue in 1820, this book, *Selections of a Father for the Use of His Children*, is considered the first children's book written by a Jew in America. Authored by Isaac Gomez Jr. (1768-), it contains 408 pages and includes a testimonial by M. M. Noah. This particular copy features an approbation by President John Adams pasted on page [iv]. The book includes a preface to a selection from Shakespeare's *Merchant of Venice*, where Gomez defends his religion and clarifies the historical inaccuracies regarding Shylock's portrayal. It is noted for its significance in the history of American Jewish literature, representing one of the earliest literary efforts by American Jews. This work also contains one Jewish-related selection on pages 326-329. References include Singerman 322 and Rosenbach 209.

Volume 2 of a pamphlet titled "The Buccaneers: A Romance of Our Country, in its Ancient Day; with Marvelous Histories." Published in 1827 under the pseudonym "Terentius Phlogobombos." Volume 1 is missing. Authored by Samuel Benjamin H. Judah.

This is the first US edition of Richard Cumberland's *The Jew of Mogadore: A Comic Opera, in Three Acts*. Published in New York by David Longworth at the Dramatic Repository, Shakspeare Gallery in 1808. The book is described as being in very good condition, measuring 5.5" x 3.5", and containing 56 pages. It was removed from a nonce volume but is complete. Shaw & Shoemaker's American Bibliography lists this edition as number 14808.

Book published in New York by Harper & Brothers in 1844. This complete copy includes two advertisements in the rear. Two copies are located by Rosenbach, and an additional copy exists at the Library Company of Philadelphia (online catalog). Although not explicitly stated in the text, both identifying sources list the author as C. Spindler.

Pamphlet of a play, *The Jewess*, by W.T. Moncrieff. Published in New York by O. Phelan, circa 1840. The pamphlet is described as an "Acting Copy" with stage directions, indicating it was intended for theatrical use. The play was performed in London and New York theatres.

This is the first American edition of Grace Aguilar's novel, *The Perez Family*, published in Philadelphia in 1847 by the Jewish Publication Society of America (JPSA). This copy is inscribed "to Catherine E. Moses from H. Pesoa." The novel tells the story of a Jewish family and explores themes of Jewish life and identity in the 19th century. WorldCat lists no other American editions of this work, and the Rosenbach Museum & Library only holds one copy.

First edition of Leon Gozlan's novel, *Un Verano en Baden* (A Summer in Baden), printed in Havana, Cuba in 1863. This book is printed on thin paper and consists of 296 pages. The book is bound in contemporary morocco-backed, gilt-titled marbled boards. According to WorldCat, only three copies of this work are known to exist.