Birkath Kohanim [Compendium of prayers for the entire year recited while the Priests remain standing before the Ark]. Ownership inscription of Meir ben Jekutiel Ha’Kohen of London

AUCTION 11 | Tuesday, November 28th, 2000 at 1:00

Important Hebrew Printed Books and Manuscripts From the Library of the London Beth Din

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Birkath Kohanim [Compendium of prayers for the entire year recited while the Priests remain standing before the Ark]. Ownership inscription of Meir ben Jekutiel Ha’Kohen of London

Hebrew manuscript in Ashkenazi square script with nikud. Black ink ON VELLUM ff. (7), interleaved with paper. Contemporary blind-tooled black morocco, gilt-tooled with name of owner “M. Myers.” Lacking spine. 16mo.

London: 1842

Est: $600 - $900

PRICE REALIZED $1,600

A charming miniature volume, designed to accompany the Cohen when he ascends to deliver the Priestly Blessing on Festivals, with the appropriate text enabling him to follow the remainder of the service