(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 38 |
Thursday, November 29th,
2007 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters & Graphic Art
Lot 202
(PARODY)
(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
Warsaw: Lewin - Epstein n.d. (ca. 1920)
Est: $300 - $500
PRICE REALIZED $550
“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.” Davidson, pp.110-111.