Isaac M. Wise. History of the Israelitish Nation. Vol. I [all published]

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $700

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author

(AMERICAN JUDAICA).

printer

J. Munsell

Place

Albany

Publication

1854

Description

Inscribed and Signed by Wise on opening blank: “Presented to General Cary by Isaac M. Wise, with his compliments.”

references

Singerman 1364.

summary

Isaac M. Wise’s first published book, comprises the history of the Jewish people from Abraham to Solomon. It was widely attacked by the Orthodox for having strayed from the traditional conception and depiction of the biblical period in Jewish history. This copy was presented to Samuel Fenton Cary (1814-1900) who was a congressman, temperance movement leader and nominee for Vice President of the United States in the 1876 election.

pp. xxiv, 560. Foxed, tear on opening blank. Original boards, rubbed, top of spine chipped. Thick 8vo.

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