(KALONYMUS BEN KALONYMUS) Masecheth Purim [ribald laws and popular humor]. With: (SOMMERHAUZEN, TZVI HIRSCH) Hagadah Le-Leil Shikurim [“Hagadah of the Night of Drunkards”]. And (J. L. BEN-ZEV), Selichoth Le-Purim

AUCTION 32 | Thursday, March 23rd, 2006 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Autographed Letters, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art

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Lot 169

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(KALONYMUS BEN KALONYMUS) Masecheth Purim [ribald laws and popular humor]. With: (SOMMERHAUZEN, TZVI HIRSCH) Hagadah Le-Leil Shikurim [“Hagadah of the Night of Drunkards”]. And (J. L. BEN-ZEV), Selichoth Le-Purim

ff. 24. Some staining, previous owner’s stamp (Wolf Litwak, watchmaker). Later boards. 8vo

Lemberg: Joseph Schnander 1848

Est: $500 - $700

PRICE REALIZED $750

“One of the cleverest liturgical imitations known in Hebrew literature. The diction and style of the liturgy are reproduced in it with consummate skill, but instead of devotional spirit, it is permeated with humor and fun.” I. Davidson, Parody in Jewish Literature, pp.110-111.