DECASTRO, J[acob]; HUMPHRYS, R. (editor).
The Memoirs of J. Decastro, Comedian.
London, Sherwood, Jones, & Co., 1824.
Alfred Rubens (1903-1998) was Chairman of the Jewish Museum (1958-1983) and an avid collector. In the 1920s, he started to collect prints and drawings of Jewish interest and eventually built up a collection of world importance. During his lifetime Rubens published several works which were based on his extensive collection. He first published the Anglo-Jewish Portraits (1935), followed by a similar work of wider scope, A Jewish Iconography (1954; rev. ed. 1981) which contained engravings of scenes of Jewish life and continental engraved portraits. Later came his History of Jewish Costume (1967).
First edition; 8vo, (19.5 x 11.7 cm); portrait frontispiece of Decastro, numerous plates throughout, 2 folding plates (birth certificate and circus scene), closed tear to circus plate facing p.44, some light offsetting, contemporary ink ownership inscription to title, scattered light foxing; contemporary red half morocco over marbled boards, gilt letting to spine, spine gilt in compartments, top edge gilt, front board detached but present, corners slightly rubbed, a fair copy. 280 pp.
Stock code 107007
DELIVERY & RETURNS
We accept returns within 30 days of purchase. Please note that all items must be returned in their original condition, including all tags and packaging. Shipping costs are non-refundable.
The Memoirs of J. Decastro, Comedian.
[ROMAINE, William].
An Answer To a Pamphlet, entitled, Considerations on the Bill to permit Persons professing the Jewish Religion to be naturalized;
1753.
£2,500.00
[POOR RATE LEDGER].
St. James Dukes Place Poor Rate from Lady Day 1825 to Midsummer 1825.
1825.
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.
£5,000.00
LISSACK, M[orris].
Jewish Perseverance, or The Jew, at Home and Abroad: an Autobiography.
1851.
£400.00
