Subject: Publishing

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.

Billhead for the History Company, publishers of the Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft. The billhead is dated February 1, 1888 and addressed to Adolph Sutro, located at 109 Battery St., San Francisco. The bill details the transaction and amount paid. The billhead includes printed headers, a handwritten address, and an image of a building.

This billhead from The San Francisco Chronicle, dated March 11, 1887, details a charge of $4.00 to A. W. Furst for an advertisement. The document advertises "THE WEEKLY CHRONICLE, The Star Weekly of the Pacific $1.50 a Year" and boasts an average circulation of 43,500. The left side of the billhead features a section of "TESTIMONIALS from some of the Leading San Francisco Merchants." The item displays ornate Victorian-style lettering for the date and the main business name, and decorative borders enclosing the testimonial section. 3.

This billhead from the True American Steam Power Book and Job Printing Establishment in Trenton, N.J., dated April 9, 1869, details an account for "Naar, Day & Naar." The bill is "To Naar, Day & Naar, Dr." and lists a charge for "sub. to daily True American to 1 Oct 1869 - 12." The item features a distinctive masthead for the "Daily & Weekly True American, Book, Card, and Fancy Job Printing, of every description." The masthead includes a decorative border with floral elements and ornate Victorian-style lettering in red and green for the "To Naar, Day & Naar, Dr." portion, and black script for other text. The bill is also identified as coming from "Central Bank." A handwritten note at the bottom reads, "Please receipt + return." The bill is signed "Naar, Day & Naar" indicating receipt of payment.

CVD - Circa 1870 Man Holding Open Book by Philp & Solomons, 332 Penn Ave, Washington DC. ONE OF THE FOUNDERS OF THE RED CROSS; Philp & Solomons (1859-1874) was a publishing and bookstore partnership in Washington, D.C. The partners were bookseller Franklin Philp (1826-1887), who handled visual materials, and Adolphus S. Solomons (1826-1910), who had responsibility for the textual materials. Solomons helped to establish the American Red Cross and was the founder of the Jewish Protectory and Aid Society and the Russian Jews Immigration Aid Society. Philp was born in England and entertained visiting English celebrities at his home in Washington. According to one report, Philp overdrew the partnership account by $90,000 and left Solomons greatly embarrassed. Philp later became notorious for embezzling funds from his position as a clerk to the naval pay inspector at San Francisco, California.

A brief commercial letter from the publishing firm Naar, Day & Naar to E. C. Taylor dated April 20, 1869, in Trenton, New Jersey. The letter is from the office of the Daily and Weekly True American.

This book, "Echoes of the Universe," was authored by Rev. Henry Christmas and published by A. Hart, the successor to Carey & Hart, a prominent Philadelphia publishing house. The book's cover is of pressed cloth, featuring the initials "A H" in its design. The publication represents a significant transition in the ownership of this well-known publishing house which had been known for its publication of Jewish authors and works. A. Hart's name is displayed in gold lettering on the cover.

Published by the Hebrew Publishing Company, located at 122-128 Leonard Street, New York City. Publication date is estimated to be January 1, 1902, based on metadata provided. Further details about the content and nature of the publication are not available.

Autograph letter signed (ALS) from Benjamin Gratz to Thomas J. Wharton, dated December 4, 1826. Written from Lexington, Kentucky, Gratz introduces Thomas Smith as someone interested in publishing Henry Clay's speeches in Philadelphia. The letter includes an integral address to Wharton in Philadelphia. Gratz, a prominent businessman and civic figure in Lexington, was a descendent of a prominent Philadelphia Jewish family. Wharton served as Secretary for the Bar of Pennsylvania and was a founder of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.

One-page letter written by Henry Jacob Labatt in New Orleans, Louisiana, on December 28, 1850, to Isaac Leeser. Labatt discusses his return from college, plans to study law in New Orleans, and a proposal to establish an agency for Leeser's publications. The letter also includes biographical details about Labatt, revealing his full name and age.

A half-page letter dated January 16, 1852, from Robert Lyon, publisher of the Asmonean (a weekly English publication), in New York City to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Lyon requests Leeser to place an advertisement for the Asmonean in the Occident.

A one-page, stampless letter written by Solomon Henry Jackson to Tobias I. Tobias in New York City on July 29, 1823. Jackson requests assistance from Tobias in collecting arrears from subscribers to his periodical, "The Jew," and in gaining new subscribers in Richmond, Virginia. The letter mentions several subscribers, including Zalma Rehine and David Judah.

This 1794 volume, printed by J. Harrisson for B. Gomez in New York, represents the first book published in the United States by a Jewish publisher. It contains two works: Joseph Priestley's five letters to the Jews and David Levi's two replies. The volume signifies a significant milestone in American Jewish publishing history, showcasing the engagement of Jewish intellectuals with contemporary theological debates. The book is a first American edition, comprising 131 pages and measuring 17cm. It is bound in original period leather.

This is volume VII of Louisiana Term Reports, printed by Benjamin Levy in New Orleans. Published in 1822, this book represents one of the early works printed by Levy, who was a significant figure in the New Orleans publishing industry, combining printing, publishing, and bookselling. Levy (1786-1860), the son of Simeon and Katty Levy, was a pioneer among Jewish printers and publishers in the American South, and this work exemplifies his early contribution to the field. Levy began his printing business specializing in law books in 1822.

An issue of the newspaper "Public Opinion," edited by I. N. Choynski, published in San Francisco, California, on October 14, 1882. This four-page newspaper features news, editorials, and numerous advertisements. The masthead prominently displays the title "PUBLIC OPINION" in a bold, serif typeface, with publication details including volume and issue numbers (Vol. IV. No. 21) and price (Five Cents) in smaller type. The pages are laid out in multiple columns, characteristic of 19th-century newspapers.

This item is a complete weekly issue of "Chambers' Edinburgh Journal," dated Saturday, November 12, 1842, Number 563. The periodical features a prominent article reporting on the establishment and publication of "The Voice of Jacob," which is described as the first English-language newspaper for British Jews. This article spans three full columns across pages 343 and 344. The masthead of the journal displays "CHAMBERS' EDINBURGH JOURNAL" in an ornate banner, typical of 19th-century publishing. The issue also includes other articles on various topics such as book stalls, natural history, and "Signs of the Times." 3.

A postal card sent from S. Zickel to B. Westermann & Co. The obverse features an ornate "POSTAL CARD" banner and a New York postmark dated December 5, 1876. The reverse side acts as an advertisement for S. Zickel, a publisher and importer located at 19 Dey Street, New York, listing various German-language publications such as "Haus und Welt," "Der Lejtar," and "Fliegende Blätter," with decorative borders. A handwritten message in German is also present on the reverse, addressed to B. Westermann & Co., 524 Broadway, and dated December 4, 1876.

This item is a blank pre-printed receipt form from the Editor of The Occident, located in Philadelphia. The form is for a subscription to "The Occident" for "Vol. 8," at a cost of "$3," covering the period up to "March 18." It includes blank spaces for the date and the recipient's name, as well as a line for acknowledging "Received Payment." The form features standard serif typography for most of the text, with a more decorative script used for the honorific "Mr."

Book titled "The Messiah, attempted from the German of Mr. Klopstock," printed by George Forman for Benjamin Gomez in 1795. Benjamin Gomez (1769-1828) was a prominent Jewish bookseller in New York, the first of his kind. He published over 20 titles, including works of Jewish interest such as the first American printing of Letters to Dr. [Joseph] Priestley. He was involved in publishing, selling, and binding books until 1802, later becoming treasurer and president of Shearith Israel, the first synagogue in New York City.

This trade card advertises Schranz & Bieber Co., located at 149 5th Ave in New York City, as distributors of a set of 52 animal cards. The front of the card features a picture of a pig. The back of the card lists the company address and states that the cards are part of a set of 52.

Trade card advertising Cone Brothers, publishers of the Emigrants' Guide. The address 409 Locust Street is handwritten over 5 South Fifth Street. The reverse details land for sale. Circa 1885.