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  • The second edition of Romaine's Answer To a Pamphlet attacking the Jewish Naturalisation Act of 1753.
    The second edition of Romaine's Answer To a Pamphlet attacking the Jewish Naturalisation Act of 1753.

    [ROMAINE, William].
    An Answer To a Pamphlet, entitled, Considerations on the Bill to permit Persons professing the Jewish Religion to be naturalized; 1753.
    $3,423.00

  • The poor rate assessment ledger for the parish of St. James Duke's Place, Aldgate, a testament to a thriving Jewish community in the heart of London.
    The poor rate assessment ledger for the parish of St. James Duke's Place, Aldgate, a testament to a thriving Jewish community in the heart of London.

    [POOR RATE LEDGER].
    St. James Dukes Place Poor Rate from Lady Day 1825 to Midsummer 1825. 1825.
    $6,845.00

  • Work of slightly antisemitic tone and of questionable authorship.
    Work of slightly antisemitic tone and of questionable authorship.

    MIRABAUD, Jean Baptiste de.
    Opinions des Anciens sur les Juifs. 1769.
    $377.00

  • First edition of these memoirs of an early nineteenth-century English-Jewish circus comedian.
    First edition of these memoirs of an early nineteenth-century English-Jewish circus comedian.

    DECASTRO, J[acob]; HUMPHRYS, R. (editor).
    The Memoirs of J. Decastro, Comedian. 1824.
    $685.00

  • Autobiography of Morris Lissack, a Jewish-English author and an active advocate for the cause of Jewish emancipation.
    Autobiography of Morris Lissack, a Jewish-English author and an active advocate for the cause of Jewish emancipation.

    LISSACK, M[orris].
    Jewish Perseverance, or The Jew, at Home and Abroad: an Autobiography. 1851.
    $548.00

  • Revised edition published by 'The Wardens of The Great Synagogue' (first edition published in 1827).
    Revised edition published by 'The Wardens of The Great Synagogue' (first edition published in 1827).

    [THE GREAT SYNAGOGUE].
    Laws of The Congregation of The Great Synagogue, Duke's Place, London. 1863.
    $548.00

  • First edition of the laws of the Great Synagogue.
    First edition of the laws of the Great Synagogue.

    [THE GREAT SYNAGOGUE].
    Laws of the Congregation of the Great Synagogue, Duke's Place, London. 1827.
    $685.00

  • First edition of Studies in Jewish Statistics by Joseph Jacobs, published in London in 1891 and inscribed by the author.
    First edition of Studies in Jewish Statistics by Joseph Jacobs, published in London in 1891 and inscribed by the author.

    JACOBS, Joseph.
    Studies in Jewish Statistics, 1891.
    $514.00

  • The first instance of a new trial being granted in a criminal case in Great Britain.
    The first instance of a new trial being granted in a criminal case in Great Britain.

    ASHLEY, James.

    The case and appeal of James Ashley, 1753.
    $3,423.00

  • An essay by Henri Gregoire, on the physical, moral, and political reformation of the Jews, translated from French.
    An essay by Henri Gregoire, on the physical, moral, and political reformation of the Jews, translated from French.

    GRÉGOIRE, Henri.
    An essay on the physical, moral, and political reformation of the Jews; [1791].
    $2,054.00

  • First edition of the scarce autobiography of Godfrey Zimmerman, published in London in 1852.
    First edition of the scarce autobiography of Godfrey Zimmerman, published in London in 1852.

    ZIMMERMAN, Godfrey.
    Autobiography of Godfrey Zimmerman, 1852.
    $1,096.00

  • History of the thirteenth-century Church of England Bishop of Lincoln Robert Grosseteste and his complex relations with the local Jewish community, illustrated.
    History of the thirteenth-century Church of England Bishop of Lincoln Robert Grosseteste and his complex relations with the local Jewish community, illustrated.

    FRIEDMAN, Lee M.
    Robert Grosseteste and the Jews. 1934.
    $96.00

  • A scarce reprint of a series of articles from the Jewish Chronicle, February 1866.
    A scarce reprint of a series of articles from the Jewish Chronicle, February 1866.

    Dr. BENISCH.
    The Sabbath of The Jews in Its Relation to the Sunday Question. 1866.
    $165.00

  • Scarce first edition of Abraham Solomon's book of laws and regulations of the New Synagogue of Leadenhall Street.
    Scarce first edition of Abraham Solomon's book of laws and regulations of the New Synagogue of Leadenhall Street.

    [SOLOMON, Abraham].
    Laws of the New Synagogue, Leadenhall Street, London. 1824.
    $1,301.00

  • First edition of the laws of the Great Synagogue.
    First edition of the laws of the Great Synagogue.

    [THE GREAT SYNAGOGUE].
    Laws of the Congregation of the Great Synagogue, Duke's Place, London. 1827.
    $822.00

  • Richly illustrated work on the Ancient history of Japan (1878) by Norman McLeod in which the author seeks to prove a Jewish origin for the Japanese.
    Richly illustrated work on the Ancient history of Japan (1878) by Norman McLeod in which the author seeks to prove a Jewish origin for the Japanese.

    MCLEOD, N[orman] (compiler).
    Illustrations to the Epitome of the Ancient History of Japan, 1878.
    $1,712.00

  • Invitations to Miss Da Costa to take part in the Imperial Institute's Reception which took place on the 17th of May 1893, hosted by The Prince of Wales in the presence of Queen Victoria.
    Invitations to Miss Da Costa to take part in the Imperial Institute's Reception which took place on the 17th of May 1893, hosted by The Prince of Wales in the presence of Queen Victoria.

    IMPERIAL INSTITUTE OF THE UNITED KINGDOM, THE COLONIES AND INDIA.
    Two Invitations from H.R.H. The Prince of Wales K.G. as President and The Executive Council 10 May 1893 & 17 May 1893.
    $3,423.00

  • An original indenture signed by Sir Moses Montefiore, in which John Bryant Priestman purchased three shares of the capital in Alliance British Foreign Life Assurance for fifty seven pounds.
    An original indenture signed by Sir Moses Montefiore, in which John Bryant Priestman purchased three shares of the capital in Alliance British Foreign Life Assurance for fifty seven pounds.

    [MONTEFIORE].
    Indenture signed by Sir Moses Montefiore. 28 January 1825.
    $1,712.00

  • Second edition of this scarce publication.
    Second edition of this scarce publication.

    B. B.
    A Historical and Law Treatise against the Jews and Judaism. [1720].
    $1,712.00

  • De Luxe numbered edition of the Anglo-Jewish Historical Exhibition catalogue.<br />The exhibition was held at the Royal Albert Hall, London, from April to June, 1887.
    De Luxe numbered edition of the Anglo-Jewish Historical Exhibition catalogue.<br />The exhibition was held at the Royal Albert Hall, London, from April to June, 1887.

    JACOBS, Joseph; WOLF, Lucien.
    Catalogue of the Anglo-Jewish Historical Exhibition 1888.
    $4,449.00

  • A deed granting the equity of redemption in the leasehold estate of John Bourke Ryan to his creditors, including the merchant Edward Goldsmid
    A deed granting the equity of redemption in the leasehold estate of John Bourke Ryan to his creditors, including the merchant Edward Goldsmid

    [LORDS COMMISSIONERS OF THE TREASURY].
    Grant by Letters Patent in trust of the equity of redemption in the leasehold estate of John Bourke Ryan an outlaw. 18th April 1812. 1812.
    $1,369.00

  • Original drawing of Disraeli by Rev. Loraine Loraine-Smith (1784–1857), son of the painter Charles Loraine Smith (1751–1835).

    LORAINE-SMITH, Rev. Loraine.
    Disraeli at Aylesbury. mid-19th century].
    $2,054.00

  • Scarce early book of the Laws of The London Great Synagogue, published on the year following the completion of it's first building.
    Scarce early book of the Laws of The London Great Synagogue, published on the year following the completion of it's first building.

    [ANON.]
    Takanot HaKehilah DeKahal Kodesh Ashkenazim DeBe"HaK HaGdolah London. 1791.
    $1,712.00

  • 107144

    [PARLIAMENTARY PAPERS].
    Further Correspondence Respecting the Persecution of the Jews in Moldavia [and] Continuation... July 1, 1867 [and] Continuation... July, 9 1867. 1867
    $753.00

  • A photographic portrait by Geiser depicting a Sephardi-Jewish girl in traditional dress, holding a fan.

    GEISER, Jean.
    Femme Juive. [Jewish Girl]. c.1875-1880.
    $480.00

  • Journal of a 19th-century Messianic Jewish missionary.
    Journal of a 19th-century Messianic Jewish missionary.

    WOLFF, Rev. Joseph.
    Journal of the rev. Joseph Wolff... 1839.
    $274.00

  • A report to the House of Commons on the organisation of the Abyssinian church in Jerusalem at the time of the British Expedition to Abyssinia in 1868.
    A report to the House of Commons on the organisation of the Abyssinian church in Jerusalem at the time of the British Expedition to Abyssinia in 1868.

    [PARLIAMENTARY PAPERS].
    Correspondence respecting Abyssinians at Jerusalem. 1850-1867. 1868.
    $206.00

  • A power of attorney relating to the will of Jacob Israel Bernal, a merchant and patriarch of the Sephardi family who settled in London in the 18th century.
    A power of attorney relating to the will of Jacob Israel Bernal, a merchant and patriarch of the Sephardi family who settled in London in the 18th century.

    [BERNAL].
    To all to whom these presents shall come 1768.
    $685.00

  • An act of Parliament to remove Doubts as to Quakers and Jews Marriages, drafted in response to the case of R vs. Millis 1844

    [ACT OF PARLIAMENT].
    An Act to remove Doubts as to Quakers and Jews Marriages solemnized before certain Periods. [2d July 1847.] 1847.
    $685.00

  • An act of Parliament obliging Jewish parents to maintain and provide for any children they have which convert to Protestantism
    An act of Parliament obliging Jewish parents to maintain and provide for any children they have which convert to Protestantism

    [ACT OF PARLIAMENT].
    An Act to Oblige the Jews to Maintain and Provide for their Protestant Children [1702].
    $2,738.00

  • First edition of the memoirs of Jacob Decastro an early nineteenth-century English-Jewish circus comedian.
    First edition of the memoirs of Jacob Decastro an early nineteenth-century English-Jewish circus comedian.

    DECASTRO, J[acob]; HUMPHRYS, R. (editor).
    The Memoirs of J. Decastro, Comedian. 1824.
    $1,232.00

  • The Present State of the Jews is an interesting early account of life and customs of the Jewish community of the Barbary Coast by Lancelot Addison.
    The Present State of the Jews is an interesting early account of life and customs of the Jewish community of the Barbary Coast by Lancelot Addison.

    ADDISON, Lancelot.
    The present state of the Jews: 1676.
    $3,423.00

  • Catalogue of The Anglo-Jewish Historical Exhibition which was held at the Royal Albert Hall, London, from April to June, 1887.
    Catalogue of The Anglo-Jewish Historical Exhibition which was held at the Royal Albert Hall, London, from April to June, 1887.

    JACOBS, Joseph & WOLF, Lucien (compilers).
    Catalogue of Anglo-Jewish Historical Exhibition, 1887. Royal Albert Hall. 1887.
    $3,765.00

  • Four political pamphlets published in the context of the Jewish Naturalisation Act of 1753, repealed the following year after
    Four political pamphlets published in the context of the Jewish Naturalisation Act of 1753, repealed the following year after

    [JEWISH NATURALISATION ACT].
    Four Pamphlets. 1747; 1753; 1753; 1736.
    $2,738.00

  • The second edition of Francis Goldsmid's Arguments Advanced Against the Enfrachisement of the Jews, inscribed with the author's respectful compliments
    The second edition of Francis Goldsmid's Arguments Advanced Against the Enfrachisement of the Jews, inscribed with the author's respectful compliments

    GOLDSMID, Francis Henry.
    The Arguments Advanced Against the Enfranchisement of the Jews Considered in a Series of Letters. 1833.
    $890.00

  • Guénée defends the Jews against Voltaire's criticisms of their religion and way of life.
    Guénée defends the Jews against Voltaire's criticisms of their religion and way of life.

    [GUÉNÉE, Antoine].
    Letters of certain Jews to Monsieur de Voltaire. [1777].
    $1,917.00

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