(Selected Prayers and Blessings)

AUCTION 7 | Tuesday, June 22nd, 1999 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art The Property of Various Owners

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Lot 619

(INDIA)

(Selected Prayers and Blessings)

Hebrew text with rubrics in Marathi. Square and cursive Hebrew scripts with Nikud. Brown ink on blue paper. pp.45 (excluding blanks) Light wear. Contemporary maroon boards. 8vo

Early 19th century

Est: $2,000 - $2,500

The selection of rather esoteric prayers seems to reflect the somewhat eccentric inclination of the scribe. Includes circumcision rite for converts and slaves, Kaporeth and Pidyon Haben Ceremonies, abbreviated form of Grace after Meals, Masoretic Accents, etc. Several prayers in the typical idiosyncratic style unique to the Jews of India