Beschreibung derer Dancksagungs=Gebetter
AUCTION 47 |
Thursday, December 10th,
2009 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art
Lot 246
(PRAGUE)
Beschreibung derer Dancksagungs=Gebetter
(Prague): n.p. (1757)
Est: $200 - $300
PRICE REALIZED $200
In June 1757, the Jews of Prague gathered in the Altneuschul to give thanks for the Austrian defeat of Prussian forces at Kollin, thus thwarting Frederick of Prussia's attempt to capture Prague. See M. Saperstein, "Your Voice Like a Ram's Horn": Themes and Texts in Traditional Jewish Preaching (1996), p. 153