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 40 | Thursday, June 26th, 2008 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 181

(PARODY)

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. 26. Slight staining, previous owner’s stamp. Later calf. 8vo Vinograd, Lemberg 791

Lemberg: Joseph Schnander 1847

Est: $600 - $900

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