Book - An Easy Introduction to the Knowledge of the Hebrew Language

Wilson, James P. An easy introduction to the knowledge of the Hebrew language without the points ... Philadelphia: Published by Farrand, Hopkins, Zantzinger, and Co. 1812.


1812 (Date published)
Wilson, James P. An easy introduction to the knowledge of the Hebrew language without the points ... Philadelphia: Published by Farrand, Hopkins, Zantzinger, and Co. 1812.

8vo in half-sheets (207 x 138mm), pp. 275, [1]. Bound in contemporary tree calf with red calf label, gilt, to spine. "Gift of Ivan Kats" to rear free endpaper verso in modern ink. Early ink ownership inscription to front free endpaper: "David D. Field's, Bought of [?] Feb.y 3. 1813. Price $2,75 ... 2,50"

A later edition of James Patriot Wilson's introduction to the Hebrew language. It was gifted to the Madison Historical Society ca.1970's, and is a good example of early Jewish printing in America.


 
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