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Billhead - Jewish Publication Society of America, Baltimore, Maryland, 1897 Billhead - Jewish Publication Society of America, Baltimore, Maryland, 1897

A broadside from the Jewish Publication Society of America, announcing a prize of $1000 for the best story relating to a Jewish subject suitable for young readers. The story should be no less than 20,000 words and no more than 30,000 words. The broadside details the terms and conditions of the contest and the selection process. It notes that the prize-winning work will become the property of the society. The broadside also includes contact information for Henrietta Szold, the secretary to the committee. The document has a simple design and clear, legible lettering.

Broadside Advertisement for the Grand Literature Lottery, Baltimore, Maryland, November 19, 1827 Broadside Advertisement for the Grand Literature Lottery, Baltimore, Maryland, November 19, 1827

A broadside advertising the Grand Literature Lottery for the Promotion of Science and Literature, issued in Baltimore, Maryland on November 19, 1827. The broadside indicates that tickets can be purchased from J. I. Cohen, Jr., and Brothers. It includes a partially printed and partially handwritten form addressed to E. K. Ingersoll.

Calamities of Authors: Including Some Inquiries Respecting Their Moral and Literary Characters Calamities of Authors: Including Some Inquiries Respecting Their Moral and Literary Characters

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.

Curiosities of Literature, First Series Curiosities of Literature, First Series

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.

Richmond Enquirer, September 25, 1827: Advertisement for Cohen, J. I. Jr. & Brothers Richmond Enquirer, September 25, 1827: Advertisement for Cohen, J. I. Jr. & Brothers

This is a newspaper clipping from the Richmond Enquirer, published in Richmond, Virginia on September 25, 1827. The clipping features an advertisement for Cohen, J. I. Jr. & Brothers. The advertisement pertains to a Literature Lottery.