Christliche Kirchen-Gebether [Christian Prayer Book]

AUCTION 42 | Thursday, December 18th, 2008 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Christliche Kirchen-Gebether [Christian Prayer Book]

German and Judeo-German in square Hebrew characters face `a face. Tailpieces ff. 143. Browned. Contemporary blind-tooled calf. 12mo Vinograd, Prague 809

Prague: Carolo-Ferdinandaeischen Buchdruckerei 1720

Est: $500 - $700

PRICE REALIZED $800

This curious Yiddish prayer-book was published by the Jesuit Society "for the Children of Israel who believe in the true messiah, Jesus of Nazareth."