Subject: Wanted posters

Broadside wanted circular for Meynhard Proler, issued in New York City on July 31, 1840. The circular details Proler's alleged crime of forgery and physical description, noting he was 'supposed to be a Dutch Jew, born in Amsterdam'. It also mentions his escape aboard the British brig Eliza Liddell to Rotterdam and potential landing in the British Channel. The broadside is in good condition with minor foxing.

Broadside wanted poster issued by the Boston Police Department on September 20, 1883, for the forger C.F. Dewey, also known as O.R. Halpert. The poster includes a photograph of the suspect and describes him as appearing almost Chinese, despite being identified as "an Alsatian Jew." Halpert was wanted in Massachusetts and Indiana, and was subsequently arrested in San Francisco, California on October 11, 1883.

Broadside wanted poster for Isaac Joel, an English Jew accused of illicit diamond dealing and maintaining false business records. The poster offers a reward and describes Joel's planned travel route from South Africa to Zanzibar, Australia, San Francisco, and New York City. Issued in Kimberley, South Africa on March 10, 1884, and sent to the San Francisco Superintendent of Police on June 3, 1884. Measures 13" x 8".