Sepher Pizmonim [105 liturgical poems]

AUCTION 49 | Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters and Graphic Art

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Lot 354

(LITURGY).

Sepher Pizmonim [105 liturgical poems]

Hebrew Manuscript written in square Hebrew characters on paper. First and last leaves in Italian cursive. On ff.12v.-13r. in square letters: "Aria Recitativo." And on p. 27 several Italian entries from the year 1879 signed "S. de Paz" (contributions to "Zedaca `e Hebra"). Title within architectural arch. From the Library of Sir Moses Montefiore (Montefiore Ms. 239; Solomon Halberstam shelf no. 395) ff. 30, (46 blank), 3, (1 blank). Contemporary calf, lightly rubbed. 12mo

Livorno: 1766

Est: $2,000 - $3,000

Provenance: Sotheby's, Important Hebrew Manuscripts from the Montefiore Endowment, 27th October, 2004, Lot 196