Devotional Exercises for the Use of Jewish Women on Public and Domestic Occasions. Translated into English, from the German of Dr. W. Wessely, by MIRIAM WERTHEIMER

AUCTION 15 | Tuesday, March 12th, 2002 at 1:00
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Lot 62
(ANGLO JUDAICA)

Devotional Exercises for the Use of Jewish Women on Public and Domestic Occasions. Translated into English, from the German of Dr. W. Wessely, by MIRIAM WERTHEIMER

pp.(2),72,(4). Trace foxed, gutter split. Original blind-stamped cloth, gilt-titled on upper cover, gently rubbed at extremities. 8vo

Birmingham: R. Matthison 1852

Est: $600 - $900
PRICE REALIZED $500
A CHARMING COLLECTION OF WOMEN’S PRAYERS PREPARED ESPECIALLY FOR WOMEN BY A WOMAN. A list of female subscribers on the last few leaves includes names from all over England as well as Germany, Sweden, Canada, the United States and the West Indies. “There are occasions of a special nature which would seem to require a more peculiar form of prayer and praise, bringing the soul, like the primitive adorations of the early patriarchs, into immediate communion, as if listening to and conversing with its divine Progenitor. More especially, are such prayers required by the daughters of Israel, many of whom though animated with fervent piety and gratitude, seek in vain for words expressive of their ardent feelings and the meek but heavenward aspirations which elevate their souls amidst every daily duty and every earthly occurrence.”