The Jews of the United States, 1790-1840: A Documentary History (Jacob R. Schiff Series of Jewish Contributions to American Democracy 17-19) (3 Volumes)

Blau, Joseph L.; Baron, Salo W. The Jews of the United States, 1790-1840: A Documentary History (Jacob R. Schiff Series of Jewish Contributions to American Democracy 17-19) (3 Volumes). New York: Columbia University Press and The Jewish Publication Society of America, 1963. 3 volumes. 4to. xxxv, x, xi, 1034pp. Original red cloth with gold lettering on spine. Red top edge. Collection of official documents, business and personal correspondence detailing Jewish life in America in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Index and Chronological List of Documents in volume 3. Head and tail of spines bumped. Rear endpaper of volume 2 spotted. The edges of this volume are also bumped affecting interior leaves and the fore edge is slightly stained. Overall in good condition. vg. Hardcover.

Salo W. Baron was a pioneering figure in 20th century Jewish studies. When he took a position teaching Jewish history at Columbia University it was only the second such professorship in the United States. He is best known for his 18 volume work, A Social and Religious History of the Jews.

Joseph L. Blau was a professor of religion at Columbia University. His work included The Christian Interpretation of the Cabala in the Renaissance, The Story of Jewish Philosophy and Judaism in America. (8179) $95