Machzor Mikol HaShanah. According to Bohemian, Polish and German rite. With abstracts from the commentary Maglei Tzedek

AUCTION 41 | Thursday, September 18th, 2008 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, & Graphic Art

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Lot 192
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Machzor Mikol HaShanah. According to Bohemian, Polish and German rite. With abstracts from the commentary Maglei Tzedek

Title of Part I within an elaborate frame with various Biblical and religious scenes. Title of Part II within architectural columns. Woodcuts illustrating the months of the year and the signs of the zodiac on ff. 169b-172a. Many headings within decorative bold letters ff. 6, 6, 1, 7- 312 (lacking supplementary leaves ff. 313-21 containing Selichoth for Yom Kippur). Signatures, inscriptions of previous owners, including Isaac Berlin (dated 1838) and an interesting signed inscription from his son Moshe dated 1870. Dampstained, taped repairs to some holes on title affecting portion of decorations, some marginal taping, margin on final leaf frayed with repair affecting text. Contemporary calf over heavy wooden boards with a central cartouche, plus metal clasps (lacking hinges), with six elaborate brass corner bosses, recased and rebacked. Large folio Vinograd, Amsterdam 382; Fuks, Amsterdam 318; St. Cat. Bod. 2482

Amsterdam: Uri Phoebush b. Aaron Halevi 1670

Est: $600 - $900
PRICE REALIZED $2,500