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The Schoolmaster's Assistant:  Printed for Naphtali Judah and B. Gomez, New York, 1796The Schoolmaster's Assistant: Printed for Naphtali Judah and B. Gomez, New York, 1796

Book - The Schoolmaster's Assistant, printed in New York City in 1796 for Naphtali Judah and B. Gomez. Printed by Mott & Lyon. This copy includes a full-page advertisement for Gomez & Judah. Benjamin Gomez (1769-1828) was a prominent Jewish bookseller and publisher, considered the earliest in the USA. He published over 20 titles, including works of Jewish interest and general works such as editions of Pilgrim's Progress and Cook's Voyage to the Pacific Ocean. He was also involved in other businesses, including lottery tickets, groceries and tobacco, later becoming treasurer and president of Shearith Israel synagogue in New York City.