Subject: Textbooks

This is an 1866 reprint of L.H. Frank's 1851 textbook, "A Class Book for Jewish Youth of Both Sexes." The book was designed as an educational resource for Jewish children. This particular copy shows ownership marks indicating it was owned by Dagmar Cohen and acquired on May 4, 1904.

This 1735 edition of *Dikduk Lashon Ha-Kodesh* (A Grammar of the Hebrew Tongue) by Judah Monis is the first Hebrew textbook published in North America. Originally written in manuscript form around 1720, it was finally printed in Boston after the acquisition of Hebrew type from London. The book served as a textbook for generations of students at Harvard and other New England institutions of higher learning. This copy includes a presentation of the Hebrew alphabet and a detailed explanation of the Hebrew grammar, syntax, and vocabulary.

This book, published in London in 1848, provides a Hebrew and English vocabulary based on selections from daily Jewish prayers. Intended for use in schools and by young learners, it was compiled by Sabato Morais and Abigail Lindo. The book was printed by S. Solomon at 16 Bevis Marks, London. OCLC lists 8 copies of this edition.

This is the third edition of Moses Stuart's Hebrew Chrestomathy, a textbook designed to introduce students to the study of the Hebrew language. Published in 1838, this book likely contains selections of Hebrew texts with accompanying grammatical explanations and exercises, serving as a foundational resource for Hebrew language learning.

This is the first edition of Moses Stuart's Hebrew Grammar, published in 1821 by Flagg and Gould in Andover. The book includes a comprehensive syntax and praxis, designed for students of Hebrew. This copy is in good condition, with minor wear consistent with its age.

This book, published in Hartford, Connecticut in 1833 by D.F. Robinson & Co., provides a simplified view of the world's geography, tailored for young learners. It includes numerous tables detailing the divisions, settlements, populations, extents, lakes, canals, and various institutions of the United States and Europe. The book also covers different forms of government, prevailing religions, and the latitude and longitude of principal places globally. It's embellished with engravings depicting manners and customs, and is accompanied by an atlas.

This book, published in 1802 in New York by Judah, N., is the third part of Noah Webster Jr.'s "A Grammatical Institute of the English Language." It contains lessons designed to improve the reading and speaking skills of youth, including rules of elocution and guidance on expressing emotions. The book aims to refine the minds and tastes of young learners.

This book provides a simplified introduction to learning Hebrew, omitting the traditional vowel points. Published circa 1812, it likely aimed to make Hebrew accessible to beginners without prior knowledge of the complex vowel system. The book's design and content would reflect the pedagogical approaches prevalent at the time.

This is the first edition of "Biblical History for Israelite Schools," published in 1874 by Thalmessinger & Mendham, located at 387 & 389 Broadway. The book was authored by Dr. S. Adler and Emanuel Hecht and intended as a textbook for Jewish schools.

This is the first edition of Solomon Deutsch's Practical Hebrew Grammar, published by Leypoldt & Holt in 1879. The book is dedicated to Isaac D. Garfield. The grammar provides a practical guide to the Hebrew language, suitable for learners.

First edition of Francis J. Grund's textbook on natural philosophy, published in Boston by Carter & Hender in 1832. This 12mo volume features contemporary full sheep binding, gilt title on a morocco spine label, text illustrations, and early ownership signatures, including that of American artist Bernarda Bryson Shahn. The book includes practical exercises suitable for school use.

This is the first American edition of Neil Arnott's Elements of Physics or Natural Philosophy, General and Medical, published in 1829. This edition includes additions by Isaac Hays, M.D. The book comprises 532 pages and features wood-cut illustrations. It offers a comprehensive explanation of physics and natural philosophy, tailored for both general and medical audiences, while avoiding complex mathematics.

First American Judaic textbook for teachers and students. Published in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1883 by H. Abrabanel. Contains over 100 selected articles on history, biography, and narratives related to Judaism.

This book, published in 1882 by Bloch Publishing & Printing, is an adaptation and expansion of a German work by Dr. David Leimdörfer. It provides a summary of post-biblical Jewish history designed for use in Jewish-American Sabbath schools. This particular copy was owned by L. Leopold, as indicated by his signature.

This is the third, improved edition of Louis Naumburg's elementary Hebrew reading textbook, published in Philadelphia in 1869. Naumburg, a cantor with a distinguished family history in the profession, served congregations in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. This edition is notable for being the earliest recorded in OCLC, with only two other copies known to exist worldwide. It was printed by the Christian-Pa. German printing house of Schafer & Kordi.

This is the first edition of *First Lessons in Plane Geometry*, a textbook by Francis J. Grund, published by Carter and Hendee in Boston in 1830. This book is notable for being one of the first non-religious textbooks written in America by a Jewish author. The text includes basic principles of plane geometry along with practical applications in problem-solving.

This book is a Hebrew grammar, primarily compiled from the works of Israel Lyons, a Hebrew teacher at the University of Cambridge. This is a second edition, following the original Boston edition of 1763. The Cambridge edition was published in 1806.

This book, published in New York City in 1838, is a Hebrew vocabulary titled "Imrari Shapher." It was compiled by Henry A. Henry (1801-1879) and M. Jackson. The vocabulary likely served as a learning tool for students of Hebrew, providing a list of words and their definitions.

This 1867 textbook, *Rudimenta linguae hebraicae scholis et domesticae disciplinae brevissime accomodata... Recusa ad usum Seminarii Mexicani*, by Christian Herman Vosen, is a concise Hebrew language instruction manual adapted for use in Mexican seminaries. The book includes verb conjugations, practice exercises, and a Hebrew word index. The text is primarily in Latin, with interspersed Hebrew. The book measures 22x16 cm and is bound in a later three-quarter sheep and cloth. An ink ownership inscription is present on the original wrapper.

This 26-page Hebrew primer, published in San Francisco in 1887, was authored by Aron Joseph Messing for use in the Hebrew Free School of San Francisco. The book is bound in its original boards. It represents one of several Sabbath school textbooks written by Messing, highlighting his contributions to Jewish education in the late 19th century.

This 1856 Hebrew grammar textbook, published in Cincinnati, Ohio, by the Office of the Israelite & Deborah, is designed for use in Hebrew schools, colleges, and for self-instruction. It includes a chrestomathy, offering an epitome of history from creation to the destruction of the Second Temple, complete with analytical notes. The book contains handwritten notes referencing David Emden and an address on Avenue C in New York City.

This is a three-part reader, likely for use in schools or families, published in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1883. Authored by Henry Abarbanel, it features narratives about Jewish people throughout history. The reader includes contributions by notable figures such as Emma Lazarus and Samuel M. Isaacs.

This illustrated Hebrew language textbook, "The Living Tongue: The Illustrated Hebrew Instructor," was published by the Hebrew Publishing Company of New York City around 1905. Authored by P.L. Fischman, it features crude illustrations intended for children and is written entirely in Hebrew.

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.