The History of the Jews of Philadelphia from Colonial Times to the Age of Jackson

Wolf 2nd, Edwin; Maxwell Whiteman. The History of the Jews of Philadelphia from Colonial Times to the Age of Jackson. Philadelphia: The Jewish Publication Society of America, 1975. American Bicentennial Edition. Quarto. XV, [1], 534, [2]pp. Original pictorial wrappers over red cloth with white, black and gold lettering on spine. Top edge red. Illustrated endpapers. This captivating volume traces the origin and growth of Philadelphia’s Jewish population, their sharing in the life of the wider community, the problems they faced personally and as a group. It is profusely illustrated with numerous b/w photographic reproductions. Moderate rubbing on wrappers. Wraps in overall good, binding and interior in very good condition. vg. Hardcover. (30987) $50