<<(Civil War Judaica).>> Hebrew prayer-book. <<Binding with Union Shield corner pieces.>>

Auction 98 | Thursday, June 16th, 2022 at 1:00pm

Fine Judaica: Rare Printed Books, Manuscripts, & Autograph Letters

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(AMERICAN-JUDAICA).

<<(Civil War Judaica).>> Hebrew prayer-book. <<Binding with Union Shield corner pieces.>>

Tefilat Yisrael - Prayers of Israel. Text in Hebrew and English. pp. 183, 173. Original silk, worn, with 7 (of 8) metal corner-pieces. 8vo.

New York: L.H. Frank 1863

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

PRICE REALIZED $800

<<A most uncommon item of Civil War Judaica.>> The corners of this volume are inlaid with brass Union Shields, reflecting the loyalties of the owner during the tumultuous Civil War era in which the Siddur was printed.