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Sulzberger, Mayer : REPORT OF THE TENTH YEAR OF THE JEWISH PUBLICATION SOCIETY OF AMERICA, 1897-98

Philadelphia: Jewish Publication Society of America,, 1898

Original illustrated stiff boards, 12mo., 133 pages. With decennial address delivered by Mayer Sulzberger. Singerman S195. Includes 53-page list of members of the society, organized by state and city, listing a total of aproximately 4000 names. "[T]he Jewish Publication Society of America, is the oldest nonprofit, nondenominational publisher of Jewish works in English. Founded in Philadelphia in 1888, by reform Rabbi Joseph Krauskopf among others, JPS is especially well known for its English translation of the Hebrew Bible, the JPS Tanakh....The 1880s saw an 'awakening of interest in Judaism and Jewish culture of the part of young Jews... [and a] growing sense of American Jewry's destiny on the world Jewish stage.' In response to the growing need for English-language Jewish texts, rabbis and lay leaders of the American Jewish community met on June 3, 1888 at a national convention in Philadelphia to discuss the re-founding of a national Jewish publication society.[6] That day, after many squabbles, debates, and political maneuverings, the Jewish Publication Society was 'gaveled into being'" (Wikipedia, 2018). SUBJECT (S) Jewish publishing. OCLC: 41957147. OCLC lists 17 holdings worldwide. Suprisingly scarce. Stiff board covers have cracked; front cover has been repaired. Small piece torn out of blank from flyleaf; some browning and soil; Internally Very Good condition. (AMR-53-18A)

Sulzberger, Mayer : REPORT OF THE TENTH YEAR OF THE JEWISH PUBLICATION SOCIETY OF AMERICA, 1897-98

Philadelphia: Jewish Publication Society of America,, 1898

Original illustrated stiff boards, 12mo., 133 pages. With decennial address delivered by Mayer Sulzberger. Includes rare printed members' notice laid in, indicating publications of the preceeding year and encouraging promt renewal. Singerman S195. Inscription inside front board indicating, "Presented by Samuel M. Hyneman Esq." The Hyneman's were a prominent Philadelphia Jewish family that included the Writer Rebekah Hyneman. Includes 53-page list of members of the society, organized by state and city, listing a total of aproximately 4000 names. "[T]he Jewish Publication Society of America, is the oldest nonprofit, nondenominational publisher of Jewish works in English. Founded in Philadelphia in 1888, by reform Rabbi Joseph Krauskopf among others, JPS is especially well known for its English translation of the Hebrew Bible, the JPS Tanakh....The 1880s saw an 'awakening of interest in Judaism and Jewish culture of the part of young Jews... [and a] growing sense of American Jewry's destiny on the world Jewish stage.' In response to the growing need for English-language Jewish texts, rabbis and lay leaders of the American Jewish community met on June 3, 1888 at a national convention in Philadelphia to discuss the re-founding of a national Jewish publication society.[6] That day, after many squabbles, debates, and political maneuverings, the Jewish Publication Society was 'gaveled into being'" (Wikipedia, 2018). SUBJECT (S) Jewish publishing. OCLC: 41957147. OCLC lists 17 holdings worldwide. Suprisingly scarce. Ex-library with usual marks. Internally Very Good condition. (AMR-53-18B)

Sulzberger, Mayer : REPORT OF THE TENTH YEAR OF THE JEWISH PUBLICATION SOCIETY OF AMERICA, 1897-98

Philadelphia: Jewish Publication Society of America,, 1898

Original illustrated stiff boards, 12mo., 133 pages. With decennial address delivered by Mayer Sulzberger. Singerman S195. Includes 53-page list of members of the society, organized by state and city, listing a total of aproximately 4000 names. "[T]he Jewish Publication Society of America, is the oldest nonprofit, nondenominational publisher of Jewish works in English. Founded in Philadelphia in 1888, by reform Rabbi Joseph Krauskopf among others, JPS is especially well known for its English translation of the Hebrew Bible, the JPS Tanakh....The 1880s saw an 'awakening of interest in Judaism and Jewish culture of the part of young Jews... [and a] growing sense of American Jewry's destiny on the world Jewish stage.' In response to the growing need for English-language Jewish texts, rabbis and lay leaders of the American Jewish community met on June 3, 1888 at a national convention in Philadelphia to discuss the re-founding of a national Jewish publication society.[6] That day, after many squabbles, debates, and political maneuverings, the Jewish Publication Society was 'gaveled into being'" (Wikipedia, 2018). SUBJECT (S) Jewish publishing. OCLC: 41957147. OCLC lists 17 holdings worldwide. Suprisingly scarce. Ex-library with usual marks. Covers chipped at corners, not affecting text Internally Very Good condition. (AMR-53-18C)

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