(Kalonymus ben Kalonymus.) Masecheth Purim.With:(Tzvi Hirsch Sommerhausen). Hagadah LeLeil Shikurim [“Hagadah of the Night of Drunkards”].And:(J. L. Ben-Ze’ev). Selichoth LePurim.

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

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

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Lot 184

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(Kalonymus ben Kalonymus.) Masecheth Purim.With:(Tzvi Hirsch Sommerhausen). Hagadah LeLeil Shikurim [“Hagadah of the Night of Drunkards”].And:(J. L. Ben-Ze’ev). Selichoth LePurim.

ff. (16). Stained. Later boards, worn. 8vo. Vinograd, Lemberg 1814.

Lemberg: L. Matres 1862

Est: $300 - $500

PRICE REALIZED $300

“One of the cleverest liturgical imitations known in Hebrew literature. The diction and style of the liturgy are reproduced in it with consummate skill, but instead of devotional spirit, it is permeated with humor and fun.” I. Davidson, Parody in Jewish Literature (1966) pp.110-11.