Author: TURNER, Justin G.
Title: The First Decade of Los Angeles Jewry: A Pioneer History (1850-1860)
Description: N.p. American Jewish Historical Society, 1964. Paperback. 8vo. Stiff grey wrappers. (42pp). Frontispiece, illustrations. Near fine. A tight and handsome first separate printing, from the December 1964 issue of "American Jewish Historical Quarterly" (Vol. LIV, No. 2) -- with interesting autograph addition: Tipped to the front flyleaf is a Typed Note Signed from Turner, 1p, 8½" X 10", Los Angeles, CA, 26 February 1954. Addressed to noted Lincoln/Civil War scholar Arnold F. Gates (1914-93). Very good. On Turner's personal letterhead featuring color globe and "A Collection of Manuscript and Printed Americana" tagline, this well-known L.A. realtor tells this long-time officer of the New York City Civil War Round Table, "When you send out the notices for your March meeting, would you be good enough to send me 10 copies so that I can send these to interested individuals in New York City." Boldly signed in full in blue ballpoint. Famed Lincolniana collector Turner (1898-1976) is best known for co-editing with his wife the 1972 volume "Mary Todd Lincoln: Her Life and Letters. .
Keywords: Western Americana
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Title: The First Decade of Los Angeles Jewry: A Pioneer History (1850-1860)
Description: N.p. American Jewish Historical Society, 1964. Paperback. 8vo. Stiff grey wrappers. (42pp). Frontispiece, illustrations. Near fine. A tight and handsome first separate printing, from the December 1964 issue of "American Jewish Historical Quarterly" (Vol. LIV, No. 2) -- with interesting autograph addition: Tipped to the front flyleaf is a Typed Note Signed from Turner, 1p, 8½" X 10", Los Angeles, CA, 26 February 1954. Addressed to noted Lincoln/Civil War scholar Arnold F. Gates (1914-93). Very good. On Turner's personal letterhead featuring color globe and "A Collection of Manuscript and Printed Americana" tagline, this well-known L.A. realtor tells this long-time officer of the New York City Civil War Round Table, "When you send out the notices for your March meeting, would you be good enough to send me 10 copies so that I can send these to interested individuals in New York City." Boldly signed in full in blue ballpoint. Famed Lincolniana collector Turner (1898-1976) is best known for co-editing with his wife the 1972 volume "Mary Todd Lincoln: Her Life and Letters. .
Keywords: Western Americana
Price: US$ 55.00 Seller: Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts
- Book number: 259
- Book number: 259
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