Shlomo ben Abad Shlomo (Tawina). Kathveinu LeChaim [laws, prayers and sermon for Rosh HaShanah]

AUCTION 62 | Thursday, June 26th, 2014 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic and Ceremonial Art

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Lot 41
(BAGHDAD).

Shlomo ben Abad Shlomo (Tawina). Kathveinu LeChaim [laws, prayers and sermon for Rosh HaShanah]

<<FIRST EDITION.>> Title-page on green. ff. 9. Previous owner’s inscriptions. Contemporary marbled boards. 12mo. Yaari, Baghdad 32.

(Baghdad): 1878

Est: $200 - $300
PRICE REALIZED $200
Noted among the New Year customs here, is the uncommon tradition to consume an apple dipped into sugar. The vast majority of the Jewish world is accustomed to dip the apple into honey.