Invoice from Charles Desilver, Publisher and Bookseller, located at No. 1229 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Dated June 4, 1864, for goods purchased from the Hebrew Education School. The bill lists a variety of items purchased, including inkholders, pens, copy books, and a U.S. Arithmetic book. The billhead is printed on blue lined paper, with a decorative header.
Subject: Book Trade
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A beautifully penned single-sheet letter (both sides) written by "Dr. Ewing" to Isaac Leeser on October 14, 1864, from New Orleans during the Civil War. Acting as Leeser's agent, Ewing sends a draft for books sold and lists remaining books (titles written in Hebrew), noting that some were not yet sold because the buyers had left for Matamoras, Mexico. He mentions other Leeser titles (in Hebrew) and orders two more titles, including one with a German translation, and 3 dozen copies of Peixotto's Scriptures. Ewing also inquires about the progress of the "Occident" and Bondi's election to the congregation, ordering 3 dozen copies of Leeser's "Hebrew Reader." The letter reflects the exodus of Jewish residents from New Orleans to Mexico during the Union occupation.
A one-page letter written by Henry Labatt in New Orleans, Louisiana to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 1, 1848. The letter details Labatt's book business, including a book request from Juda Touro and his 10% commission.
This trade card advertises Kaufmann & Co., publishers located at 107 Duane Street, New York City. The front of the card features an illustration of a Grecian woman in a blue and pink gown. The woman has long, dark hair, and is wearing a simple, elegant dress that falls to her ankles. The back of the card is blank.