Sepher Shofar Ha’Naamati [Kabbalistic kavanot, admonitions, halachic regulations, and customs pertaining to the blowing of the shofar on Rosh Ha-shanah according to the custom of Verona]. Composed by R. Menachem Noveira (Rabbi of Verona) in 1750

AUCTION 22 | Tuesday, January 27th, 2004 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts and Works of Graphic Art Including Holy Land Maps, Illustrated Books, Photography and Graphic Art from The Collection of Daniel M. Friedenberg of Greenwich, Conn

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Lot 232

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Sepher Shofar Ha’Naamati [Kabbalistic kavanot, admonitions, halachic regulations, and customs pertaining to the blowing of the shofar on Rosh Ha-shanah according to the custom of Verona]. Composed by R. Menachem Noveira (Rabbi of Verona) in 1750

Manuscript on paper. 16 leaves. In a cursive and square Italian Hebrew script. Title within decorated floral architectural borders under an arch with geometrical and floral patterns. Additional leaf before the title depicting a bird on a branch wihin an elaborate cartouche with a heart pierced by an arrow on the bottom. Above the bird is the name Zaccaria Fontanella in Italian with Hebrew initials above. Contenporary vellum on boards. 4to

Bussetto: 1779

Est: $1,200 - $1,800

The cartouche is probably the Fontanella family crest of the owner / scribe. Contains original kabbalistic prayers not part of the standard liturgy.