Selichoth shel kol HaShanah [penitential prayers for the whole year <<FIRST EDITION>>

AUCTION 60 | Thursday, November 14th, 2013 at 1:00

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

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Selichoth shel kol HaShanah [penitential prayers for the whole year <<FIRST EDITION>>

with commentary by Eliakim ben Jacob of Komarno. <<Text entirely in Yiddish>> printed in wayber taytsch type. According to the rite of Frankfurt am Main. <<Striking title-page>> set with seven engraved Biblical vignettes. ff. (1), 79. Some light wear and stains. Contemporary vellum, gutter split. 4to. Vinograd, Amsterdam 560; Fuks 500.

Amsterdam: Moses Cosman 1688

Est: $1,500 - $2,000

PRICE REALIZED $2,000

The vignettes on the handsome title-page include unusual Biblical scenes such as the birds feeding the Prophet Elijah, and the betrothal meal of Moses and Zipporah - scenes not commonly depicted.