Yehi Ratzon [prayers offered by the synagogue Cantor]

AUCTION 79 | Thursday, November 15th, 2018 at 1:00 PM

The Valmadonna Trust Library: Further Selections from the Historic Collection. * Hebrew Printing in America. * Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Yehi Ratzon [prayers offered by the synagogue Cantor]

Hebrew manuscript written in a bold calligraphic hand <<on vellum.>> Title within colorful floral borders. Commissioned by Shmuel Katz for the benefit of the community of Leschnitz. ff. 8. Modern calf. 4to.

Leschnitz: c. 1800

Est: $5,000 - $7,000

Leschnitz (Leśnica) is a small town located in south-western Poland. Over the centuries it was annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia and later Germany. Contains selected prayers recited by the Chazan including Mi-Sheberach for the sick, blessings for Haftorah, prayer for the welfare of the head of State, Rosh Chodesh, Yizkor, Megillah and meditations prior to the blowing of the Shofar.