Hagadah shel Pesach

AUCTION 31 | Tuesday, December 13th, 2005 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Hebrew and Other Printed Books

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Lot 141

(HAGADAH).

Hagadah shel Pesach

With commentary by Isaac Abrabanel. Additional engraved title depicting draped archway flanked by Moses and Aaron beneath vignette of Moses before the Burning Bush. Numerous engraved copper-plate illustrations within the text. FINE FOLDING ENGRAVED HEBREW MAP OF THE HOLY LAND indicating the travels in the Wilderness and the division of the Land among the Tribes of Israel. All accomplished by the proselyte Abraham ben Jacob ff. (1), 26, (1). Title provided in facsimile, margins of few leaves strengthened and repaired, stained in places, a number of corners repaired due to usage. Map (from another copy) repaired at folds affecting a few letters. Later calf-backed marbled boards. Folio. Sold not subject to return Yudlov 93; Yaari 59; Yerushalmi 59-62

Amsterdam: Asher Anshel & Partners 1695

Est: $4,000 - $6,000

The celebrated Amsterdam Hagadah. The first Hagadah illustrated with copperplate engravings. Provenance: Sotheby’s New York, Judaica, 18th December, 1989, Lot 6 (failing to take note of the title-page)