Seder Hagadah shel Pesach. According to Roman rite. Hebrew with translation into Judaeo-Italian. Accompanied by Leone Modena’s abridged commentary of Isaac Abrabanel’s “Zevach Pesach.”

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Lot 171
(HAGADAH).

Seder Hagadah shel Pesach. According to Roman rite. Hebrew with translation into Judaeo-Italian. Accompanied by Leone Modena’s abridged commentary of Isaac Abrabanel’s “Zevach Pesach.”

Title within arch surrounded by textual border. Verso of title with plan of the Temple of the Messiah as envisioned by the Prophet Ezekiel. Each page profusely illustrated including historiated initial letters all within a fine architectural frame. Inside front cover with full-page inscription in an Italian hand concerning the importance of reciting a passage of the Zohar prior to commencing the Hagadah; also with occasional marginal notes with additional instructions ff. (26). Some staining, edges of several leaves strengthened, final leaf repaired with small loss, few tears. Later limp boards. Folio Yudlov 94; Yaari 61

Venice: Juan Bragadin 1695

Est: $1,200 - $1,800
PRICE REALIZED $1,100