Siddur Tephilah [prayers for weekdays, Sabbath, Rosh Chodesh, Purim and Fast days]. According to Karaite rite

AUCTION 70 | Thursday, September 22nd, 2016 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autographed Letters, Graphic and Ceremonial Art

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Lot 277
(KARAITICA).

Siddur Tephilah [prayers for weekdays, Sabbath, Rosh Chodesh, Purim and Fast days]. According to Karaite rite

Two parts bound in one volume. Part I: pp. 112, 1 (with additional leaf inserted between pp. 68 and 69). * Part II: pp. 172. Browned. Modern boards. 8vo.

Budapest: S. Marcus 1903

Est: $400 - $600
The introduction records that the liturgical texts the Karaite community of Egypt had utilized until now were lengthy and cumbersome, creating much confusion, especially among the youth. Therefore, the Karaite Beth Din consented to the publication of this new and abbreviated version of the Karaite prayers, “helpful both to the seasoned Hazzan, but especially to the students of our school.”