Sha’ar Hashamayim [prayers throughout the year]. Compiled and with commentary by R. Isaiah Halevi Horowitz (SHeLa”H HaKodosh)

AUCTION 48 | Thursday, May 27th, 2010 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art Featuring an Exceptional Collection of American Judaica

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Sha’ar Hashamayim [prayers throughout the year]. Compiled and with commentary by R. Isaiah Halevi Horowitz (SHeLa”H HaKodosh)

FIRST EDITION. Additional engraved title. ff.(2), 335, 139, lacking Tehillim and Maamadoth (i.e.130, (1), 52). Ex-library. Engraved title, ff. 1(after titles), 96, 104 and 124 with some loss, browned and stained in places. Contemporary calf, with leather ties, rubbed. Thick 4to Vinograd, Amsterdam 1114

Amsterdam: Aaron de Salomon Antones 1717

Est: $5,000 - $7,000

PRICE REALIZED $6,500

FIRST EDITION OF THE CELEBRATED SHELA”H SIDDUR. Rabbi Joel Sirkes (Ba”CH), one of the great halachists of post-medieval times, attests in his lead approbation (f.2v), “I have no doubt that whomsoever prays from this Siddur, his prayers will not go unanswered.”