Letter from Joshua Lazarus to Isaac Leeser Regarding Bible Binding, March 19, 1854 This three-quarter page letter, dated March 19, 1854, was written by Joshua Lazarus of Charleston, South Carolina, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Lazarus details his specifications for the binding of a Bible. The letter includes a postage stamp. Joshua Lazarus (1791-1861) was the president and founder of the Charleston Gas Light Co. and president of the Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Synagogue. He was a prominent figure in Jewish affairs.
Letter from Samuel Judah to Isaac Leeser, August 12, 1856 Autograph letter signed by Samuel Judah to Isaac Leeser, dated August 12, 1856. Written from Vincennes, Indiana, the letter discusses Karaite Judaism, a book from London on the subject, and an order for a book with specific binding instructions.
Trade Card for Frederick Stein, Bookseller and Blank Book Manufacturer This trade card advertises Frederick Stein, a bookseller and blank book manufacturer located on State Street, New London, Connecticut. The card features an illustration of two children, one of whom is carrying a book. The card has a red border and a small amount of text. The front of the card indicates that the business is a 'Blank Book Manufacturer. Book Seller'. The reverse of the card is blank.