Subject: Booksellers and bookselling

This is a two-part catalogue from the 47th New York Trade Sale, circa 1849. Part one lists booksellers, and part two lists stationers. It provides an extensive listing of Jewish book dealers and stationery suppliers in New York City during the 1840s and 1860s, along with their wares. Notable names included are Hart, Samuel, Cohen, Henry, and Cohen, Lawrence.

Newspaper advertisement from the *New York Journal and Patriotic Register*, March 31, 1792, featuring two ads for auction services. One ad is in English, and the other is in French. The advertisement was placed by a well-known merchant involved in a commercial dispute with Thomas Jefferson. A second advertisement promotes books and stationery, mentioning the advertiser as the first Jewish book dealer in the USA. The advertisement is found on page 4, column 2.

Newspaper advertisement from the *New York Journal and Patriotic Register*, April 25, 1792, advertising books and stationery sold by Benjamin Gomez, described as the "1st Jewish Book Dealer in the USA." The advertisement is located on page 4, column 4. The advertisement is from a newspaper published in New York, New York.

Billhead from Charles Desilver, publisher and bookseller, located at 1229 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. The billhead is dated September 3, 1862, and lists a purchase of school supplies by the Hebrew Education Society. The bill includes a list of items, quantities, and prices, likely for various school books and supplies. The billhead is handwritten, and the business name appears at the top of the document.

Invoice from Moss & Co., a publisher, bookseller, printer and dealer in Masonic and Odd Fellows' Regalia, located at 430 Market Street and 425 Merchant Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The bill lists various paper goods, including writing paper, letter, and wrapping paper, purchased by Samuel Hegarty on March 2, 1863. The invoice features an ornate Victorian-style lettering.

Billhead for Wm. P. Levy, Bookseller, Stationer, Binder, Plain and Decorative Printer, and Blank Book Manufacturer, located in Madison, Indiana. Dated February 16, 1866. The billhead includes a transaction record for the purchase of various items from the business, such as stationery, picture frames, and other goods, by W. G. Wharton. The billhead features a printed header, ornate Victorian-style lettering, and a small, detailed company logo depicting a book.

Billhead from David Felt & Co., stationers, booksellers, and blank book manufacturers in New York City. Dated September 12, 1835. The Hochman Encyclopedia of American Playing Cards lists Felt as an early maker of American playing cards, specifically mentioning 1826 as a date of manufacture; however, this billhead does not specifically mention playing cards. The billhead comes from an old New England family.

Billhead from Mitchell & Seixas, booksellers, stationers, and engravers, located at 927 Broadway, near 21st Street, New York City. The billhead is dated November 18, 1881. The record indicates that the billhead is part of a larger collection of financial records.

Billhead of Mitchell & Seixas, Booksellers, Stationers & Engravers, located at 927 Broadway, near 21st Street, New York, New York. The billhead is dated July 17, 1878. The archival object is a billhead, a pre-printed form used for invoices. The billhead shows the business name, address and description of services.

Billhead from M. Thomas & Sons detailing the purchase of 53 book and magazine titles by Solomon da Silva Solis on December 8, 1854, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The invoice, totaling $26.96 and paid on December 20, 1854, likely represents acquisitions for the Hebrew Education Society of Philadelphia's library.

Book/bookseller broadside: *A Sketch of the Life, Last Sickness and Death, of Mrs. Mary Jane Grosvenor* (3rd edition). 86 pages, with the last four pages being publisher's advertisements. Published in Baltimore by Coale in 1818. Bound in full tree calf. Features a bookseller's ticket from Benjamin Levy & Company, New Orleans, with text in both French and English. The ticket provides insight into book distribution between the East and Gulf Coasts. Contains an ownership inscription: "Abigail Bates's Book." The book itself is a tribute to the wife of Thomas Grosvenor, a three-term Congressman from New York who later practiced law in Maryland.

This three-page pamphlet is a congressional document (Doc. No. 10) from the 28th Congress, 1st Session, dated December 16, 1843. It presents the arguments of booksellers, publishers, and binders in favor of international copyright law. The document lists numerous booksellers, publishers, and binders from major cities across the United States. Of particular note is the inclusion of Samuel Hart Sr. (1805-1896) of Charleston, South Carolina, a prominent figure in the Jewish community, among the signatories. Notably, Samuel Hart (1810-1885) of Philadelphia did not sign the memorial.

Catalogue published by Carey & Hart, located at the corner of Fourth and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia. The catalogue features a collection of English editions. Published in Philadelphia, April 1, 1839. The description includes biographical information about Abraham Hart (1810-1885), a prominent American publisher who co-founded the firm Carey & Hart. The firm is noted for publishing works by renowned authors such as Griswold, Longfellow, and Thackeray, including the first American publication of Thackeray's "Yellowplush Correspondence" (1838). Hart's involvement in various Jewish charitable and educational organizations in Philadelphia is also highlighted.

This is a catalog from the Philadelphia publishing firm Carey & Hart, published in 1839. It advertises a collection of English books described as "choice, rare, and valuable." The catalog lists titles and likely includes pricing information for each item, showcasing the diverse range of literature offered by Carey & Hart. The catalog was printed at the firm's location at the corner of Fourth and Chestnut Streets in Philadelphia.

This is a catalogue of Hebrew books published in Vienna, for sale by Isidor Bush at 411 Grand Street, New York City. Published in 1849, it's notable as the first Jewish bookseller's catalogue published in the USA. Bush, the editor of the short-lived Jewish weekly *Israel's Herald*, is described in the catalogue as the editor of that publication. This catalogue is a significant historical marker in the development of Jewish publishing and bookselling in the United States.

This book, "Cunningham's Infidelity Portrayed," is from 1836 and bears the booksellers' tag of Samuel Hart, Sr., of Charleston, South Carolina. Samuel Hart, Sr., was president of Shearith Israel in 1846.

This archival item consists of an envelope and an accompanying advertisement for W. P. Levy & Son, a booksellers, stationers, printers, and bookbinders in Madison, Indiana. The envelope, dated around January 1, 1875, contains an early advertisement and a stamp. The included advertisement features four sample pen points. The materials provide insight into the business practices and advertising strategies of a Jewish-owned business in 19th-century Indiana.

This book tells the story of Joseph Choynski, the first American Jewish prize fighter to achieve widespread acclaim. The book also includes biographical information about I. N. Choynski, Joseph's father, who was among the first antiquarian booksellers in San Francisco and a board member of the Jewish Alliance of California and its Ladies' Auxiliary. The book provides context on the Jewish Alliance's mission of aiding and educating Jewish refugees arriving in San Francisco.

A one-page letter from A. J. Peixotto to Rabbi Isaac Leeser, dated January 7, 1849, written in Kingston, Jamaica. Peixotto discusses selling books, mentions financial difficulties in Jamaica, and references several individuals.

This archival item is a letter dated February 16, 1863, from Greenewald & Kohlberg, located at 110 North 3rd Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Reverend Isaac Leeser at 1227 Walnut Street. The letter concerns a request to obtain a set of unspecified books with an English translation and a Bible. The authors offer to show samples to Reverend Leeser at their place of business. This letter is #3 of 9 in a larger collection.

A two-page letter written by Isaac Leeser in New York City to S. Wolff in Philadelphia on September 7, 1851. Leeser discusses his book business and lecture tour, including a cancelled booking in Syracuse and his plans to travel to Boston and other cities.

Newspaper advertisement from the *New-York Journal & Patriotic Register*, April 4, 1792, featuring two advertisements. One is in English and the other in French, offering auction services. The advertisement also mentions a well-known merchant involved in a commercial dispute with Thomas Jefferson, and an advertisement for books and stationery from the first Jewish book dealer in the USA.

Issue of the New-York Journal & Patriotic Register newspaper published in New York, New York on June 9, 1792. This issue features advertisements, including one in English and another in French, for auction services from a well-known merchant involved in a commercial dispute with Thomas Jefferson. It also includes an advertisement for books and stationery from what is considered the first Jewish book dealer in the USA.

Newspaper advertisement from the *New-York Journal & Patriotic Register*, published in New York, New York on March 24, 1792. The advertisement offers auction services in both English and French. It also includes ads for books and stationery from a merchant involved in a commercial dispute with Thomas Jefferson, and is noted as being the first Jewish book dealer in the USA.

A printed Reward of Merit certificate awarded to Isaac Hart. The certificate was printed in Providence, Rhode Island by John S. Hammond. The front is inscribed to Isaac Hart. The reverse features a printed poem about a bird. Date of issue unknown; possibly issued between 1836-1853, based on biographical information about Isaac Hart.

This is the second catalogue from M. Ellinger & Co., a New York City importer of foreign, ancient, and modern books, published in 1858. The 48-page catalogue lists over 1500 items, spanning the 16th through 19th centuries, with a significant section (pages 7-13) dedicated to books with Jewish content. Much of the descriptive text is in German and Latin. This catalogue is considered rare; this copy is noted as the only one located.

This book, published in New York City in 1829 by Naphtali Judah, contains the political writings of Joel Barlow. It's bound in modern quarter red morocco and marbled boards. Pages 159 and 160 were supplied in facsimile. Naphtali Judah was one of the first Jewish book dealers and publishers in the United States.

This item comprises a copy of the popular textbook *The Schoolmaster's Assistant*, printed for Naphtali Judah, and bound with a glued-in broadside advertisement for his bookstore. The broadside showcases Judah's inventory, which may include books, stationery, and other goods. This combined item offers insight into both the educational materials used at the time and the operations of one of the earliest Jewish-owned bookstores in the United States.

This is a miniature Victorian-era trade card for A. L. Frankenthal, a dealer in pocket books and leather articles located at 3 Temple Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features an ornate design, and a dark and decorative background. The card is small, measuring 1 3/4 inches by 1 1/8 inches. The back of the card is blank.

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.

This trade card advertises Frederick Stein, a bookseller and stationer, located on State Street in New London, Connecticut. The front of the card features an illustration of a majestic eagle perched on a log in a forest setting. The eagle is looking towards the right. There is a small tree in the background to the left of the eagle. The front of the card has a blue border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Jas. K. Simon, a bookseller located at 29 South Sixth Street above Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. The front of the card features a charming illustration with ducks, frogs, and flowers. The back of the card features a full advertisement for books, encyclopedias, children's books, and standard authors.

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.

This trade card advertises Schneider & Co., a bookstore and stationery store located at 1106 Eleventh Avenue in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a young girl wearing a winter coat, a fur-trimmed hat, and gloves. She is posed standing outdoors, perhaps in front of a shop window. The background appears to be a bustling city street. The image is well-executed, using fine lithographic techniques. The reverse of the card is blank.

This folded trade card advertises Tobin's 'Xmas' Card Bazaar located at 216 Sixth Avenue above 14th Street and 299 Broadway near Duane Street in New York. The front of the card features two gentlemen on one side and two ladies on the other. The inside of the card contains a full advertisement for art souvenirs and Christmas cards. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Adah Lazarus's bookstore and lending library located at 684 Third Avenue, N.W. Cor. 43rd Street in New York City. The front of the card features text advertising the business and its services, prominently displaying the address and the lending policy of "Books Loaned for 5 Cents Per Week". It also notes that French, English, and German are spoken, suggesting a multilingual clientele or staff. The back of the card is blank. The style suggests a late 19th-century origin.

This trade card advertises J. Abrahams, a book dealer in New York City. The front of the card (image 2) features simple text, advertising "New, Old, and Rare Books." The address, 145 4th Ave., near 14th St., is also clearly printed. The back of the card (image 1) is blank. The overall design is simple and unadorned, characteristic of late 19th-century trade cards.

This trade card, shaped like a bookmark, advertises Jacobs' Book Store in New York City. The front features a beautiful lithograph of flowers. Text on the front directs customers to the store for Christmas and New Year's cards, providing the address: 251 Eighth Ave. The back of the card is a full advertisement for books, games, and cards, including those by Prang and Tuck.