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Jewish man on the front page... Scenes in Iceland...



Item # 702375

June 26, 1875

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, June 26, 1875  The entire front page features a work of art by Carl Haag being a portrait titled: "An Ashkenazim" showing a Jewish man with his garb described in an article on page 3. The article clarifies that the title is incorrect and explains why. The article details the phylactery and the shaw as well as the wrapped around the hand and finger, etc.
Another page has a half page print: "Sketches In Iceland" with a view of: "Reykjavik" plus two other prints from Iceland. Other prints within the issue as well.
Complete in 24 pages, great condition.

Item from Catalog 355 (released for June, 2025)

Category: Post-Civil War