Zemiroth Leshabath - Hymns for the Sabbath

AUCTION 16 | Tuesday, June 25th, 2002 at 1:00

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

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Lot 40

(ANGLO-JUDAICA)

Zemiroth Leshabath - Hymns for the Sabbath

Manuscript on thick paper. Large square Hebrew script with cursive English translation on facing page, pp.38. Few stains. Loose in original hunter-green blind-tooled morocco with gilt dentilles. 12mo

English: 19th century

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

PRICE REALIZED $1,400

Sir Moses Montefiore’s Zemiroth Book. Clearly used - as evidenced by food-stains. Opening blank inscribed: “ From Helen Sarah Montefiore to her dear Uncle, Sir Moses Montefiore, Bart. As a small offering of her regard and affection.” Apparently written by Sir Moses’ niece herself, perhaps an uncommon accomplishment given the dearth of solid Hebrew educational opportunities for young women in England at the time