Hagadah shel Pesach. With commentary by Isaac Abrabanel. With instructions in Ladino and Yiddish.

AUCTION 54 | Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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(HAGADAH).

Hagadah shel Pesach. With commentary by Isaac Abrabanel. With instructions in Ladino and Yiddish.

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 based upon the biblical engravings published by the Swiss artist Matthaeus Merian in 1625-30.

Amsterdam: Asher Anshel & Partners 1695

Est: $6,000 - $9,000

PRICE REALIZED $7,000

The celebrated Amsterdam Hagadah. The first Hagadah illustrated with copperplate engravings.