Subject: Rare books

This auction catalogue, published by Frederik Muller in Amsterdam on November 3, 1868, details the contents of the libraries of Giusepp Almanzi, Rabbi Jacob Emden, and Chief Rabbi M. J. Lewenstein. The catalogue provides a comprehensive description of the books from Rabbi Lewenstein's collection, including titles, authors, and other bibliographic information. This catalogue offers valuable insight into the contents of these notable libraries and their owners' scholarly interests.

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 book is a catalogue of the Hebrew and Judaica books held in the library of the Corporation of the City of London, published in 1891. It represents a snapshot of the collection's holdings at that time and is likely valuable for researchers studying the history of Jewish studies and libraries in London. The catalogue is presented as a presentation copy, suggesting it may have been a gift or special edition.

Printed broadside letter dated February 1, 1879, written by Jacob Ezekiel, Secretary of the Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Rev. George Jacobs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter solicits books and periodicals relating to Israelites for the Hebrew Union College library. The letter includes a lithographic emblem of the College. This is an important historical document relating to the early development of the Hebrew Union College library. According to Singerman, no other copy of this broadside is known to exist. Cincinnati, Ohio, was the historic center of Reform Judaism, where Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise established the Union of Reform Judaism in 1873 to fund the Hebrew Union College, founded in 1875.

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 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.