Machzor Kiddush Hashem LeRosh HaShanah VeYom HaKippurim [prayer-book for New Year and Day of Atonement]

AUCTION 51 | Thursday, June 23rd, 2011 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts Graphic & Ceremonial Art Including: The Alfonso Cassuto Collection of Iberian Books, Part II

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Machzor Kiddush Hashem LeRosh HaShanah VeYom HaKippurim [prayer-book for New Year and Day of Atonement]

Title within architectural columns over a red area bursting in flames. Recorded along the columns are the dramatic liturgical words: "Act for Those who Endured Fire and Water for the Sanctification of Your Name," also poignantly appearing on the title-page is the Biblical verse pertaining to the Sacrifice of Isaac pp. 336. Original color printed wrappers. 8vo

Sweden: She'erith HaPleitah, circa 1945

Est: $400 - $600

PRICE REALIZED $400

The dedication on the verso of the front cover reads "This Edition Appears as a Memorial for the Six Million Yews [sic!] Who Fell Victims for the Cruelty of War Criminers [sic!] 1939-1945." Many Jews liberated from German concentration camps were brought to Sweden for rehabilitation. See D. Kranzler, Thy Brother's Blood (1987) pp. 219-30