(LITURGY). Tephilloth. Containing the Forms of Prayers Which are Publicly Read in the Synagogues, and Used in All Families

AUCTION 14 | Tuesday, November 13th, 2001 at 1:00
Important Hebrew Printed Books and Manuscripts From the Library of the London Beth Din

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Lot 42
(ANGLO JUDAICA)

(LITURGY). Tephilloth. Containing the Forms of Prayers Which are Publicly Read in the Synagogues, and Used in All Families

FIRST EDITION. Translated by B. Meyers and A. Alexander. Hebrew and English on facing pages. Two title- pages ff. (3), 3-203, pp. 204-213, (17). Lightly browned. Contemporary gilt-ruled mottled calf, expertly rebacked. Modern slip-case. 8vo Vinograd, London 60; Roth, London 16

London: W. Tooke 1770

Est: $2,000 - $3,000
PRICE REALIZED $3,500
THE FIRST HEBREW-ENGLISH PRAYER BOOK PRINTED IN ENGLAND. With10-page list of subscribers - many of whom are Gentiles. Includes 2 leaves at end (translators’ preface) missing in many copies