Early American Jewry: Volume I, The Jews of New York, New England and Canada 1649-1794; Volume II, The Jews of Pennsylvania and the South, 1655-1790. 2-vol. set (Complete)

Rader Marcus, Jacob. Early American Jewry: Volume I, The Jews of New York, New England and Canada 1649-1794; Volume II, The Jews of Pennsylvania and the South, 1655-1790. 2-vol. set (Complete). Philadelphia: The Jewish Publication Society of America, 1951 (Vol. I), 1953 (Vol. II). First edition.

Large octavo. XXVIII, 301, [1]pp (Vol. I); XXI, [1], 594pp (Vol. II). Original pictorial dust-jacket over green cloth, with gold lettering to spines. Publisher’s logo to title.

This fascinating work presents a fresh approach to the study of American Jewish life, in its formative period, during colonial and early national times. “Early American Jewry” is a major contribution to American Jewish history.

Dust-jackets rubbed along edges, with sporadic and minor chipping. DJ in overall good, binding and interior in very good condition. g to vg. Hardcover. (40701) $95