Machzor Keminhag Roma [prayers for the entire year]. According to Italian rite. Includes Passover Hagadah and Ethics of the Fathers, Biblical Books and laws relating to Festivals

AUCTION 3 |
Tuesday, November 25th,
1997 at 1:00
Fine Hebrew Printed Books Duplicates from the Library of The Jewish Theological Seminary of America
Lot 154
(LITURGY)
Machzor Keminhag Roma [prayers for the entire year]. According to Italian rite. Includes Passover Hagadah and Ethics of the Fathers, Biblical Books and laws relating to Festivals
Mantua: Jacob of Gazolo (1557-60)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
PRICE REALIZED $1,600
“Jacob ben Naphtali Cohen of Gazolo after having served at the press of Foa in Sabbioneta as one of “the partners” came to Mantua in 1556 and during the following eight years established a splendid record for good typographical work.” Amram, p. 325. A copy of this Machzor printed on blue-paper was sold Sotheby’s London, The Library of the Late Salman Schocken, 6th December, 1993, lot 67