(JUDAICA) The First Report of the American Society for Melio

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(JUDAICA.) The First Report of the American Society for Meliorating the Condition of the Jews. 48 pages. 8vo, original printed wrappers, minor wear; light vertical fold, minor foxing; uncut. New York, 1823

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This missionary group's plan to improve the situation of the Jews did not involve fighting against anti-Semitic laws or prejudice: "The Jews, converted to the faith of Jesus, will be pre-eminently favoured instruments . . . . in ushering in the glories of the Millennial day--in irradiating the dark and cheerless portions of the globe" (page iv). This effort went about as well as you might expect. Rosenbach 232; Singerman S015.