Anonymous. Shir Chadash

AUCTION 33 | Tuesday, June 20th, 2006 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Including Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, & Autograph Letters

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Lot 219
(POETRY)

Anonymous. Shir Chadash

Manuscript in Hebrew. Square Hebrew letters ff. (1), integral blank, (9). Brown ink on coarse paper. Light stains. Stiff wrappers. 4to

(Germany): 28th Ellul, 1820

Est: $400 - $600
PRICE REALIZED $300
This anonymous poem concerns the theme of repentance, a timely topic, penned as it was at the conclusion of the month of Ellul, immediately preceding New Year. The poet has demonstrated considerable skill. Each stanza consists of six lines, of which the first two lines rhyme, as well as the fourth and fifth lines, and finally the third and sixth lines