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(JUDAICA.) Jackson, S. H. The Jew; Being a Defence of Judaism Against All Adversaries.

(JUDAICA.) Jackson, S. H. The Jew; Being a Defence of Judaism Against All Adversaries. Volume 1, Numbers 1-12. viii, 254 pages. 8vo, contemporary sheep, rebacked, worn; foxing; bookplate on the front pastedown (Norton B. Stern), early owner's Hebrew signature on the first issue. New York: Johnstone & Van Norden, [1823-]1824

the first jewish periodical published in america. A response to the American Society for Meliorating the Condition of the Jews from Jackson, the first Jewish printer in New York City. A second volume containing an additional 12 issues was printed the following year [not present here] and then publication ceased. Rosenbach 258.
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