Subject: Poetry

This book contains a collection of poems by Luriana A. H. Munday, published in 1859. One poem is dedicated to the Mexican War. The book is notable for being printed by a Jewish printer, an unusual occurrence for the time period. The book includes billheads for the U.S. Banknote Company, operated by Levey Bros. and Company, bank stationers in Indianapolis, Indiana.

This folded advertising card, printed on brown paper, promotes the popular play "Sam'l of Posen; or, The Commercial Drummer" starring M. B. Curtis, likely for a two-week engagement at the Park Theatre in Boston commencing October 15th. The front cover features an illustration of the well-dressed character Sam'l, with the caption "The Drummer Up to Date," surrounded by ornate, period-typical decorative borders. Inside, the card provides a detailed description of "The Drummer's" personality, a humorous "Drummer's Balance Sheet" listing various "transactions" such as "Lied" and "Got drunk," and concludes with a poem titled "Poem of \"Der Drummer\"" purportedly by Chas. Francis Adams. The card utilizes distinct typography and decorative elements common in late 19th-century promotional materials.

A condolence poem, titled "For My Cousin," written by Henry Tobias and addressed to Miriam Tobias in Manchester, England, on February 10, 1836. The poem was likely inserted into a stampless letter. The recipient's cousin's death is implied and may be the death of her mother or sibling.

This book is a sacred poem in five books, chronicling the life of King David. Written by Thomas Ellwood, a Quaker and close associate of John Milton, it was published in Philadelphia by Joseph Crukshank in 1785. This work, was more popular in America than in England and was published in numerous editions throughout the 18th century.

This book of poetry, published in 1863, contains a collection of poems by Joseph A. Nunes. Some poems are patriotic in theme, while others are non-denominational. The book is dedicated to Major Will Cumback. The author's father, Abram I. Nunes (1760-1844), was a founding member of the Academy of Fine Arts.

An ice water pitcher and stand, featuring an inscribed dedication. Accompanying archival materials include notes from a book for sale by Irv Unger describing a poem, "Antietam," read by Surgeon Nathan Mayer at the dedication of a monument in 1894. The poem commemorates the Sixteenth Connecticut Regiment's service at the Battle of Antietam in 1862. Additional notes mention Mayer's novel, *Differences* (1867), described as the first American Jewish novel with literary merit. A seminar announcement from November 15, 2005, details a presentation on Nathan Mayer's life and work.

This book is a collection of poetry by Adah Isaacs Menken, published posthumously in 1868. The collection includes poems with Jewish themes, reflecting Menken's fervent Jewish identity in her adult life. Menken was a celebrated actress known for her role in the equestrian melodrama *Mazeppa*, and she actively engaged in Jewish causes, advocating for the rights of Jews and protesting anti-Semitic incidents.

This book, compiled by Isabel Cohen, is a collection of legends and tales in prose and verse. Published by the Jewish Publication Society (JPS) around 1905, it notably includes an early poem by Emma Lazarus. A bookplate indicates its later presence in the Miriam Schonfield Memorial Library in Pittsburgh, dated April 4, 1940.

A three and a half page letter (7.5" x 12") written on August 10, 1829, by Henry Hays (1809-1874) to his sister Sarah Ann Hays (1805-1894), care of Dr. Isaac Hays in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter details a steamboat trip to Saratoga Springs aboard the Pennsylvania, includes a poem by the author, and mentions encounters with Mr. and Mrs. Moses Myer in New York City and Mr. David Hoffman. The letter is described as deeply personal and touching. Sarah Ann Hays later married Major Alfred Mordecai in 1836; she was the niece of Rebecca Gratz.

A one-page, stampless letter written on March 31, 1823, from an anonymous friend in Liverpool, England to Rebecca Tobias in New York City. The letter includes a short poem.

This manuscript, titled "Verzameling van Schoonheden van Verschillende Dichters" (An Aesthetic Collection by Various Poets), was compiled by David da Silva in Suriname in 1865. It is an extensive collection of poems and short stories by various authors, presented in an elegant cursive hand, ink on paper. The document features a fine calligraphic title and includes text in both Dutch and French. The physical item consists of (2), 249, (9) pages, showing occasional light stains and is currently unbound. This is an unpublished literary manuscript. 3.

A handwritten four-line poem signed by Francis Lieber, likely an autograph response, which reads: "Let Emperor never rule This land,/ Nor fitful Crowd, nor senseless pride;/ Our master is our self-made Law/ To him we bow, and none beside." The item also includes a newspaper obituary for Dr. Francis Lieber, dated October 3, 1872, detailing his life as a political philosopher, his military service, and his contributions to political science and international law, notably the "Lieber Code" during the American Civil War. The poem is written in a neat cursive hand on a folded sheet of paper. The obituary is a printed column of text, clipped from a newspaper. **3.

This book contains the dramatic poem "Odofriede, the Outcast," authored by Samuel Benjamin Helbert Judah and published by Wiley and Halsted in New York in 1822. The poem explores themes of social alienation and possibly other issues relevant to the time period, though specific plot details are not available from this metadata alone.

Book of poems and ballads by Heinrich Heine, translated into English by Emma Lazarus. Published by Hurst & Co. in 1890. Includes a biographical sketch of Heine.

First edition of *Poems and Ballads of Heinrich Heine*, translated by Emma Lazarus. Published by R. Worthington in 1881.

This promotional postcard from M. Liberman, a leading naval tailor and outfitter located at 124 Georgia St., Vallejo, California, features a poem titled "A SAILOR'S PRAYER." The poem is presented in two columns, starting with lines like "Now I lay me down to sleep" and "Feed me in my dying throes." The title "A SAILOR'S PRAYER" is set in an ornate font, flanked by small illustrations of steamships. The reverse side is a standard postcard format with designated spaces for postage and address. **3.

This item is sheet music for the song "She walks in beauty," from the collection "Hebrew Melodies." The words were written by Lord Byron, and the music was arranged by I. Braham and I. Nathan. It was published in New York by W. Dubois in 1815. The item features musical notation, lyrics, and an ornate title for "Hebrew Melodies," with prominent text attributing the words to Lord Byron and music arrangement to I. Braham & I. Nathan. This piece is part of a collaboration where composer Isaac Nathan (who initially studied to be a rabbi) and Lord Byron produced a collection of songs. Nathan claimed the tunes were derived from ancient Jewish temple music, though many were European folk songs adapted for synagogue services. The "I. Braham" credited is John Braham, a popular Jewish singer of the time, who allegedly lent his name for half the profits. The publication generated some backlash for Byron due to the period's prejudice against Jewish people. Notably, "She walks in beauty" was written by Byron prior to this collaboration, inspired by Mrs. Anne Beatrix Wilmot, and has no explicit connection to Judaism or Jewish themes. The document shows signs of age.

This bookplate features the signature and a picture of Rabbi Leonard Levy. It was included in a copy of *Songs of Exile*, published by the Jewish Publication Society (JPS). The bookplate likely belonged to Rabbi Levy and indicates his ownership of the book. The date of the bookplate is likely around 1901, based on the publication date of *Songs of Exile*.

First edition of *South Songs*, a book of poetry dedicated to the women of Richmond and the Sisters of Mercy, written by Thomas Cooper De Leon and published by Blelock & Co. in New York City in 1866. The book contains 153 pages and measures 4.5" x 7".

First edition of Thomas Cooper De Leon's *South Songs: From the Lays of Later Days*, published in 1866 by Blelock & Co. in New York City. This collection of poetry is dedicated to the women of Richmond and the Sisters of Mercy. The book contains 153 pages and measures 4.5" x 7".

A book containing a speech delivered to the Union League of Philadelphia, published by the Republican State Central Committee on August 31, 1869. The speech was given by Joseph A. Nunes, Col. (1818-). The book also includes some poetry by Nunes written in 1863 while he was in the army. The religious lines in the poetry do not reference Jesus. Joseph A. Nunes was the son of Abram I. Nunes (1760-1844), a founding member of the Academy of Fine Arts.

A manuscript document from the Trustees of the Academy in the Borough of Frankford, Pennsylvania, dated December 18, 1804, soliciting additional subscriptions to fund the education of youth. The document lists 22 subscribers who pledged various amounts to Isaac Worrell, treasurer. Notable pledges include $20.00 each from Commodore Stephen Decatur and Robert Morris, and $5.00 from Solomon Lyons. The item also includes two later payment records from Abraham Duffield to Isaac Worrell, Treasurer, for $20.00 each, dated March 9, 1805, and May 22, 1805, for the use of Frankford Academy. The reverse side features a poem titled "An Acrostick" by E. Clark, four small circular colonial-style drawings (one attached to a piece of silk cloth), and a card inscribed "George Williams, Weston School, NO. 501." The document exhibits water stains and a horizontal tear across the bottom. 3.

This volume is the first edition of a Charleston literary anthology published in 1845 by Samuel Hart. It features contributions from various local authors, including notable Jewish writers Penina Moise and Isaac Harby, alongside other prominent figures such as Washington Allston and Joel Roberts Poinsett. Moise's contributions include poems on Jewish themes, reflecting her role as superintendent of Charleston's first Jewish religious school. Harby, a reformer in Charleston Judaism, also contributed to the anthology.

This 38-page pamphlet contains Henry Ware Jr.'s poem, "The Feast of Tabernacles," written for musical accompaniment by Charles Zeuner. Published in Cambridge, Massachusetts by John Owen in 1837, with Folsom, Wells, and Thurston as printers, the poem was intended for performance at the Odeon by the Boston Academy of Music choir. This version differs from the oratorio version, as noted in the author's preface, maintaining the original form for independent readership.

This book contains a lengthy poem, "The Israelid," written by George Wells and published in New York by John A. Gray in 1859. The poem is described as historical and prophetic, spanning seven cantos. Copies of this book are held in several university libraries, including Harvard.