The Liturgy According to the Spanish and Portuguese Jews in Hebrew and English as Publicly Read in the Synagogue and Used by All their Families

AUCTION 15 | Tuesday, March 12th, 2002 at 1:00

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

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Lot 58

(ANGLO JUDAICA)

The Liturgy According to the Spanish and Portuguese Jews in Hebrew and English as Publicly Read in the Synagogue and Used by All their Families

Translated by A. Alexander. Title in red and black (heavily worn) pp.(2),207. Foxed, taped repairs. Recent calf. 8vo Roth B8,18

London: Printed by and for the Translator, and sold at Sam’s Coffee House 1773

Est: $500 - $700

PRICE REALIZED $350

Uncommon edition of the Hebrew prayer-book in England. Indicative of the Sephardic legacy of these prayers is that entitled: “A Prayer for a Martydom” (p.198)