Levi, G. E. Ceremoniale per la Cena Religiosa di Pasqua con Brevi Meditazioni [“Ceremony for the Religious Supper of Passover with Brief Meditations.”]
AUCTION 55 |
Thursday, June 21st,
2012 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art
Lot 127
(HAGADAH).
Levi, G. E. Ceremoniale per la Cena Religiosa di Pasqua con Brevi Meditazioni [“Ceremony for the Religious Supper of Passover with Brief Meditations.”]
Cuneo: 1865
Est: $500 - $700
PRICE REALIZED $500
Prepared by G. E. Levi, Rabbi of the Jewish Community of Cuneo, located in the Piedmont region of north west Italy.
Fine engraving opposite title depicts Italian-Jewish family seated to the Seder table, the father wearing a tasselled cap, seemingly reminiscent of Garibaldi - perhaps portraying patriotic sentiment.