Judaica
Judaica
First year of publication... Mordecai Jacob Devries (Judaica)...
Item #628437
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, December, 1731 (first edition)* A rare 1st edition from the 1st year of publication
* A Jew is convicted of forgery
* Much on the Liberty of the Press
Perhaps the most interesting content is found near the back under "The Monthly Intelligencer" which includes among other news reports from throughout Europe: "Mordecai Jacob Devr... See More
Early Georgia.... James Oglethorpe...
Item #644385
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1736 A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
Judaica content... Oglethorpe reports new towns created in Georgia...
Item #607475
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1737* Oglethorpe creates Georgia towns Augusta, Frederica, Darien, & Ebenezer
Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Mr. Facio's Letter Concerning the Hebrew Accents" "An Instance of the Excellent Use of the Hebrew Accents" "Literal Translations of the Hebrew Code Ungrammatical, False, etc.&quo... See More
Reverend George Whitefield... Methodism...
Reports from South Carolina, St. Augustine, and Georgia... slavery...
Item #644597
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, June, 1739 Near the back is a section headed: "Historical Chronicle" with news from England & other parts of Europe. One of the reports is from Switzerland & notes: "...people who went from this country to inhabit the British colonies of Carolina and Georgia are returning from thence, the climate not agreeing with them.
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Much on George Whitefield... Methodism...
Map of Western Europe (portions)... Judaica...
Item #644598
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1739
* a map of Western Europe
* Judaica content
* Reverend George Whitefield... Methodism
One of the articles is titled: "A Dissertation Whether the Hebrews borrow'd any Customs from the Heathens? And Whether Temples were before the Tabernacle?" which takes most of a column.
Several pages contain articles
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* a map of Western Europe
* Judaica content
* Reverend George Whitefield... Methodism
One of the articles is titled: "A Dissertation Whether the Hebrews borrow'd any Customs from the Heathens? And Whether Temples were before the Tabernacle?" which takes most of a column.
Several pages contain articles
Surrender of Belgrade...
George Whitefield... Methodism... Hebrew customs...
Item #625387
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1739* Religious content (Jewish and Christian)
* George Whitefield
* Surrender of Belgrade
One of the articles within is headed: "Continuation of the dissertation begun in our Last Whether the Hebrews Borrow'd any Customs from the Heathens" which takes over 1 1/2 pages (see photos for portions). Another article... See More
Liberty of the Press... Surrender of Belgrade...
George Whitefield... Methodism... Hebrew customs...
Item #643771
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1739* Much on the Liberty of the Press
* George Whitefield, Methodism, Catholicism, and Judaism
* Surrender of Belgrade
This issue has multiple noteworthy articles, one of which includes nearly two pages regarding the Liberty of the Press written by Hurgo Hickrad (*likely Philip Yorke, the 1st Earl of Hardwicke).
Another articl... See More
Judaica content....
Item #628325
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1740 The first page in this magazine has a note reading: "The commerce, Navigation, and different Settlements in America, having been the subject almost of every Magazine, we have, with this, given a View of them in an accurate Map of the West Indies; and as we shall have frequent occasion, from its being now the seat of action, to refer
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Tobacco... Judaica...
Northwest Passage through America...
Item #625448
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1744
* Judaica mention
* Tobacco is not a poison
* Exploring a northwest passage through America
Of greatest interest are: "Of a North-West Passage, Probability of it allowed by Mr.Dobbs & Capt. Middleton" which takes over 3 pages with much great text on exploring America, "Tobacco not a Poyson [sic
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* Judaica mention
* Tobacco is not a poison
* Exploring a northwest passage through America
Of greatest interest are: "Of a North-West Passage, Probability of it allowed by Mr.Dobbs & Capt. Middleton" which takes over 3 pages with much great text on exploring America, "Tobacco not a Poyson [sic
Early submarine thoughts...
Item #608884
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, December, 1747
* Early submarine thoughts?
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begu
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* Early submarine thoughts?
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begu
Mt. Etna erupting...
Item #602045
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1750
* Judaica content
The first article is: "Remarks on the Practice of Inoculating for the Small-Pox" which takes over a full page.
The article "Of Mount Aetna" is within the issue but is lacking the plate called for. Another article: "Moon's Eclipse" includes a nice illustration (see).
Another articl
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* Judaica content
The first article is: "Remarks on the Practice of Inoculating for the Small-Pox" which takes over a full page.
The article "Of Mount Aetna" is within the issue but is lacking the plate called for. Another article: "Moon's Eclipse" includes a nice illustration (see).
Another articl
Stomach cleansing brush...
Item #640625
SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, 1750 This "Supplement" issue was created at the end of the year.
The first article is the continuation of the: "History of the Crusades" with related subheads including "Jerusalem Retaken--Crusade against the Pagans". Other articles include: "Lunar Observations", "Amendment Proposed
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The first article is the continuation of the: "History of the Crusades" with related subheads including "Jerusalem Retaken--Crusade against the Pagans". Other articles include: "Lunar Observations", "Amendment Proposed
British Jew Bill... Engraving of a church in Charleston...
Item #633292
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1753
* Early Charleston SC church print
* The British Jew Bill
This issue contains a great full page print of: "St. Philip's Church in Charles Town, South Carolina" with just a small bit of text on it on the facing page reading: "The church is esteemed one of the most regular & complete structures of the kind i
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* Early Charleston SC church print
* The British Jew Bill
This issue contains a great full page print of: "St. Philip's Church in Charles Town, South Carolina" with just a small bit of text on it on the facing page reading: "The church is esteemed one of the most regular & complete structures of the kind i
Oswego in the French & Indian War... Judaica item...
Item #631934
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, October, 1756 * Great & quite large map of Europe
* Oswego - French & Indian War
* Judaica - Jewish content
The prime feature would be the very nice & large foldout map titled in the cartouche: "A New & Correct CHART of EUROPE..." which shows all of Europe as well as Iceland, Russia, North ... See More
Map of Guadaloupe...
Item #619663
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1759 Within this issue is a nice full page map titled: "A New and Accurate Map of the Isles of Guadloupe, Marie-Galante, etc. from the Best Authorities" which shows much detail & is in nice condition (see). This is a full page map measuring 5 by 8 1/4 inches and is accompanied by 2 related articles titled: "Articles of Capitulati... See More
Plate of the funeral of the Duke of York...
Item #642513
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1767 There is a nice & large foldout plate which shows the: "Funeral Process of the Duke of York" measuring 8 by 11 1/2 inches (see), and is accompanied by a detailed article. This is the only plate called for in this issue.Among the various articles within are: "Solution of Optical Phenomena" comes from a man in Phila... See More
Converting Jews to Christianity...
Item #620544
February 13, 1770
LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 13, 1770
* Judaica - Jewish
Inside has a poem: "The Monk and Jew. A Tale. From Poems, by Nobody." The poem begins: "To make new Converts truly blest..." and more about the attempted conversion of a Jewish person and the result.
Other news from Europe throughout.
About 8 1/2 by 11 inches, 8 pages, nice condition.... See More
Brief Judaica mention...
Item #619936
June 17, 1771
ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE, England, June 17, 1771 Page 2 has a very brief Judaica item: "...In the attack Marshal Sawa was wounded...To escape the Russians, he was put into a great basket & carried into a marshy place...having agreed with a Jew to come and dress his wound, who was to find his way to him..." (see).
Four pages, full red tax stamp on the ftpg., bit of foxing ... See More
Foldout plate of a canal from Leeds to Liverpool..,.
Item #613236
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1772 Among the articles in this issue is: "Critical Remarks on M. de Voltaire" which has much on his thoughts concerning Jews, noting near the beginning: "With an impartiality & understanding superior to those of vulgar critics, M. de V. has made a discovery of which they would never have dreamed; a discovery, which is entirel... See More
Judaica interest...
Item #613365
January 20, 1772
ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE, England, Jan. 20, 1772 The front page includes some court reports including: "...The diamonds taken away from Sir Robert Ladbroke's house were found at a Jew receiver's...Four Jews, thieves & receivers together were concerned in the burglary at Sir Robert's, but they are out-numbered by the Christian villains..." and also: "...the... See More
Voltaire's accusations against Jews refuted...
Item #620302
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1772 Among the articles within is the continuation of an article begun in the January issue: "Voltaire's Charge Against the Jews Refuted" which takes nearly 2 pages & is continued from a past and in a future issue (see images for portions). One of the accusations refuted is his belief that Jews made it a practice to sacrifice human... See More
Item #120105
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1772 Among the articles in this issue are: "A Proposal for Abolishing Tythes...and furnishing every Parish throughout the Kingdom with an able Minister" "On the Present Appearance of the Planet Jupiter", an interesting & lengthy article: "J. P.'s Plans for a Settlement on the Mississippi Objected to" is very ... See More
Settling on the Mississippi...
Item #589295
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1772 Among the articles in this issue are: "A Proposal for Abolishing Tythes...and furnishing every Parish throughout the Kingdom with an able Minister" "On the Present Appearance of the Planet Jupiter", an interesting & lengthy article: "J. P.'s Plans for a Settlement on the Mississippi Objected to" is very ... See More
The situaiton in Boston... Anti-Jewish sentiment expressed...
Item #567848
August 19, 1773
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 19, 1773 All of the ftpg. and a bit of pg. 2 are taken up with the: "...Letters of Mr. Oliver of Boston to a Friend in London, long before he was Lieutenant Governor of Boston" with the letters dated 1767 and 1768. they relate to the troubles with collecting import duties, etc.
The back page has a report beginning: "There is not a man in ... See More
Brief Judaica item...
Item #567600
October 30, 1773
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 30, 1773
* Judaica Jewish Jews
A brief pg. 2 item notes: "A great number of Jews who have lately been driven from the Prussian dominions, have settled at Gotenburg, where they are going to form a trading company under the auspice of his Swedish Majesty." (see photos).
Other news of the day, mostly from England. Complete in eigh... See More
Much fine content on tea & other troubles with England...
Item #604541
September 7, 1774
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Sept. 7, 1774 A nice colonial newspaper once owned by Ben Franklin, his imprint appearing on the newspaper through 1765.
Page 2 has a brief report from London: "Hints of restoration, if asked for, have been made to Dr. Franklin, but declined." Page 2 has a report from Williamsburg concerning the killing of settlers in the Carolinas by... See More
Americans against independence... Judaica item...
Item #612536
February 4, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, Feb. 4, 1778 This was a strongly Tory newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia. Rarely found today.
Over a full column on the ftpg. is taken up with a response to the prejudice against Americans, prefaced with the comments: "As it appears that some of our fello... See More
Judaica content from the Revolutionary War...
Item #592048
May 22, 1781
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, May 22, 1781
* Revolutionary War era
* Jewish - Jews
Page 2 has interesting Judaica content, including: "...but first, & more particularly, this last species of persecution fell upon the Jews: that unhappy class of men after being stripped of all their property, after being made to pass through a weigh-house...where, under... See More
Item #621920
January 18, 1787
MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, Jan. 18, 1787 Page 2 has a brief Judaica item mentioning: "...lately took in an unguarded Israelite...most cursedly; and they are so charitably disposed as to be always ready to take in either Jew, Turk, Heathen, or Infidel." Much typical news reporting of the day.
Four pages, two small wear holes near the middle of first leaf, otherwis... See More
Essay on slavery of the human species...
Item #637519
January 29, 1787
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 29, 1787
* 18th century America
Page 2 has more than a column taken up with: "A Scene from an Essay on the Slavery and Commerce of the Human Species, Particularly the African...". The top of the back page has an ad headed: "Isaac Franks, Stocks and Exchange Broker" with details. Franks was a prominent Je... See More
Daniel Mendoza the famous Jewish boxer...
Item #607589
January 22, 1788
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 22, 1788
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica
Inside has most of a column taken up with: "Mendoza's Answer to Humphries' Challenge" signed in type: Daniel Mendoza. Mendoza was a famous Jewish boxer who transformed the English stereotype of a Jew from a weak, defenseless person into someone deserving of respect. He is said to have been the firs... See More
Daniel Mendoza, the Jewish boxing champion...
Item #607590
January 24, 1788
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 24, 1788
* Daniel Mendoza - The fighting Jew
* Richard Humphries - 1st of 3 fights
Inside has a nearly column-long article headed: "Humphries Reply to Mendoza" which is one of several letters between these two boxing rivals, which did much to hype the 3 notable boxing matches between them. The letter is signed in type: Rich. Humphries (see... See More
Humphries confronts Mendoza to set a boxing match...
Item #607593
July 8, 1788
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 8, 1788
* Jewish - Judaica boxing
2 has a very interesting report concerning the two famed boxers of the day, Richard Humphries and Daniel Mendoza. Included is: "Humphreys...went to the school of Mendoza & after the usual sparring of the...pupils was over, called upon him...to declare whether he intended to fight him again or not, offering t... See More
Daniel Mendoza, famous Jewish boxer...
Item #591806
February 7, 1789
THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, Feb. 7, 1789
* Daniel Mendoza - Jewish boxer
Page 3 has two brief reports concerning boxers of the 18th century: "Johnson is now training at the King's Oak in Epping Forest. A concourse of gentlemen generally assemble there every Sunday for the purpose of seeing this able pugilist." and "Ryan trains at no less a distan... See More
Jews permitted to live in Utrecht, however...
Item #616587
March 23, 1789
THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, March 23, 1789
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica
* Utrecht, Netherlands
Page 2 has a paragraph noting: "At Utrecht the Jews have received permission to reside & trade, on condition that the chiefs of their different tribes give security to answer for all the robberies and other crimes they commit." (see). Also an article noting: &... See More
Jews converting to Christianity?...
Item #631034
August 20, 1789
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 20, 1789 Page 2 contains an interesting Judaica item headed: "A Singular Imposition" and beginning: "The boast of the Jews, that not one of them ever became a genuine convert to Christianity since its establishment is probably confirmed by the following instance...During the last summer a Polish Jew...so far excited the attention of ... See More
Interesting items in the new Constitution... Much detail on the French Revolution...
Item #644292
September 1, 1789
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1789 The front page has 4 letters signed in type by Isaac Newton from 1725-7. Other articles include: "Christianity in No Danger from the Attacks of Modern Jews" "Original Description of Lisbon Soon After the Earthquake" "Misrepresentation of the Carolina Grass Rectified" and much more. Near the back is much under... See More
18th century boxing... Daniel Mendoza... Botany-Bay...
Item #591846
January 15, 1790
THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, January 15, 1790
* two boxing related articles... including the mention of Mendoza (Daniel Mendoza, noted 18th century Jewish boxer)
* Mention of Botany-Bay and convicts
Pages 2 and 3 both have articles related to 18th century boxing, one of which includes a mention of Mendoza, the famed Jewish boxer. Page 2 also has the mention of sh... See More
Mendoza & boxing as "a disgrace of society"...
Item #620339
February 2, 1790
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 2, 1790
* Daniel Mendoza - The fighting Jew
The back page has: "...Sir Sampson compelled Mr. Mendoza to give bail for his good behavior in future, which he did, himself in a penalty of 200 pounds...Thus the rage for boxing has received a very proper check...to be hoped the magistrates throughout the kingdom will be no less vigilant in their ende... See More
Isaac Franks... Jewish...
Item #595060
December 24, 1790
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Dec. 24, 1790 The ftpg. is taken up with ads. Pages 2 & 3 are mostly taken up with reports from the House of Representatives carrying over to page 3, which also has: "A Proclamation" by the governor of Pennsylvania.
The back page is filled with ads including one for noted Jewish financier Isaac Franks (see). Four pa... See More
Notable Jewish stockbrokers...
Item #615658
February 16, 1791
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 16, 1791
* Issac Franks & Solomon Lyons
* 2 famous Jewish financiers ads
Among the many front page ads are ones for two noted Jewish financiers, Isaac Franks and Solomon Lyons. Has details about each respective business (see ). The front page also has a notice about an exhibition of: "...That uncommon, strange and cur... See More
Many ship ads... Judaica item...
Item #581442
April 13, 1791
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 13, 1791 The front page features 16 illustrated ship ads making this a decorative newspaper. The ftpg. also had ad for "Isaac Franks, Stock and Exchange Broker..." with details. Franks was a noted Jewish financier.
Four pages, very nice condition.
1791 Daniel Mendoza... Jewish boxing...
Item #591856
June 3, 1791
THE WORLD, London, June 3, 1791
* Daniel Mendoza vs. William Ward
* Jewish boxer - boxing challenge
Page 2 has an article: "Boxing" "Ward and Mendoza" which is a report on the planned match between these two boxers, but it was stopped before it happened by the local magistrates. This was also very early in the charging of admission to attend and nice to ha... See More
Early Salem, Massachusetts
Item #592272
February 7, 1792
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Feb. 7, 1792
* Rare 18th century title
Beginning on the front page & ending on pg. 2 is a letter which touches upon Christian traditions & history and also delves into Jewish traditions & ceremonies as well (see for portions). Page 2 has a report of a duel (see), followed by a letter from Fort Franklin to a person in Pittsburgh which mentions Cor... See More
Two Washington Acts of Congress... The President's house in Philadelphia...
Item #633172
May 19, 1792
THE NEW-YORK JOURNAL & PATRIOTIC REGISTER, New York, May 19, 1792
* President George Washington
* Acts of Congress signed
* 1st Jewish bookseller in U.S.
Page 2 has 1 1/2 columns taken up with two Acts of Congress, each signed in type: Geo. Washington, President of the United States. One is for an "Act to provide for Calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the Union... See More
George Washington signs an Act of Congress... A new fort at Pittsburgh...
Item #636751
June 2, 1792
THE NEW YORK JOURNAL & PATRIOTIC REGISTER, June 2, 1792
* President George Washington
* Act of Congress signed
* Fort Lafayette - Pittsburgh
Page 2 has 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Law Of The Union - An Act...for Making Provision for the Debt of the United States" which is signed in type: Geo. Washington, President of the United States. Pg. 2 also has an item headed &q... See More
"Harry the EIghth" Playing Cards...
John Adams script signatures... Trenton the federal capital...
Item #643002
October 19, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 19, 1799
* Two President John Adams script signatures
* Nice ad for King Harry the Eighth Playing Cards
* Trenton, New Jersey serves as Federal Capital
* Moses Gill proclamation and script signature
The front page features two Acts of Congress, each one signed in script type by the President: John Adams. One is a conclusion from a previous issue for ... See More
With original outer wrappers...
Item #601030
October 1, 1800
THE CONNECTICUT EVANGELICAL MAGAZINE, Hartford, October, 1800 A religious magazine from the earliest part of the 19th century, most notably desired because it is untrimmed as issued and still contains the original, blue/green outer wrappers--rare as such. As would be expected, the content within is mostly religious in nature, including: "Thoughts on the Future of the Jewish Nation"... See More
Judaica...
Item #557495
March 1, 1806
EVENING FIRE-SIDE; OR LITERARY MISCELLANY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 1, 1806
* Early Jamaica report
* Judaica - Jewish - Hebrew
* German Jews synagogue
Mostly literary content, but there is also a "Summary Of Intelligence" on the back page, that includes a report from Kingston, Jamaica. The report says:
* ...last week the German Jews assembled in their Synagogue, for... See More
Exhortation To The Jews...
Item #639917
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, March, 1807 The front page of this issue has a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and contains news & stories from around the world during this very early time in history. Very interesting reading from the day it was first reported which includes an "Abstract of an Exhortation Delivered by the Rev. Solomon Hirschel, at the Great Synag... See More
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