Letters of Certain Jews to Monsieur Voltaire: Containing an Apology for Their Own People, and for the Old Testament

with Critical Reflections and a short commentary extracted from a greater; with christian notes and additions on various parts of the work, translated by P Lefanu, 2 vol. in 1, 3rd american edition, with corrections, Philadelphia: Herman Hooker, Cincinnati: George G. Jones, 1848, 612 total pages. Cloth hardcover

Interesting, in that the larger body of his work went far to engender an intellectual climate throughout Europe which greatly benefited Jews. Still, his works are replete with attacks on the Jews and their religion, and the present volume is an example of some of the push-back against that rethoric.

Measurements: 23.5 cm X 13.5 cm X 4 cm; weight approx. 1 kg.

Condition: Some browning and spotting, mainlain inside covers and on the first 6 pages and the last 8 ones, text generally clean. Extensive wear on covers: spine torn at head and tail, extremities rubbed, and corners worn. Soiling on edges. Pages 161-164 partly detached and torn on edge. Page 233 is misplaced and follows page 236 placed. Book is still solid and complete. Very acceptable antique copy. Covered with cellophane paper.

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Jews' Letters to Voltaire 1848

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