Hagadah shel Pesach. With commentary by Isaac Abrabanel

AUCTION 50 | Thursday, February 24th, 2011 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art Including: The Alfonso Cassuto Collection of Iberian Art

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Lot 123
(HAGADAH).

Hagadah shel Pesach. With commentary by Isaac Abrabanel

Additional engraved title depicting large figures of Moses and Aaron beneath six circular vignettes of Biblical themes. Numerous engraved copper-plate illustrations within the text. Engraved folding Hebrew map. All accomplished by the proselyte Abraham ben Jacob. From the Cassuto Collection ff. (1), 26, (1). Engraved title repaired and laid down with slight loss along borders, several leaves with small marginal tears, reinforced margins, browned and stained, map lacking left-side portion). Later marbled boards, rubbed. Folio Yudlov 93; Yaari 59; Yerushalmi 59-62

Amsterdam: Asher Anshel & Partners 1695

Est: $4,000 - $6,000
PRICE REALIZED $4,000
The celebrated Amsterdam Hagadah. The first Hagadah illustrated with copperplate engravings