Seder Tikun Chatzoth ["Midnight Rectification"].

Auction 96 | Wednesday, February 09th, 2022 at 1:00pm

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinic Letters, Ceremonial & Graphic Art

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Lot 97

(LITURGY).

Seder Tikun Chatzoth ["Midnight Rectification"].

Manuscript in Hebrew, written in an Italian hand with Nekudoth, on thicker paper. Title with decorative geometric elements. Blank leaves with numerous Italian inscriptions and signatures. Formerly in the collection of F.T. Dent, London. ff. 19. Worn from use, candle-wax - and other stains. Contemporary vellum, worn. 8vo.

(Italy): 1838

Est: $800 - $1,200

PRICE REALIZED $1,400

Not commonly observed in contemporary times, this mystical prayer, recited each night after midnight, is an expression of mourning and lamentation over the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. Deriving from Italy, this manuscript is a reflection of the hold that Kabbalah had in that country.