Shirim VeZemiroth. A Form of Song and Praise to be Performed at the Dedication of the New Synagogue in Denmark Court in the City of Westminister. With translation by David Levi.

AUCTION 57 | Thursday, January 31st, 2013 at 1:00

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

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Shirim VeZemiroth. A Form of Song and Praise to be Performed at the Dedication of the New Synagogue in Denmark Court in the City of Westminister. With translation by David Levi.

Hebrew and English on facing pages. Includes prayer for King George III. pp. 31. Slight repair on corners. Modern wrappers. 8vo. Vinograd London 155 (not in JNUL); Roth London 80.

London: D. Levi 1797

Est: $3,000 - $4,000

PRICE REALIZED $3,000

The Western Synagogue. established in 1761, was the first London Synagogue to preach sermons in the English language. In 1797 it moved to Charles Dibdin’s Theater in Denmark Court. Two centuries later it merged to become the Western Marble Arch Synagogue.