Alfred Behrens. Des Schammes Traum [“The Sexton’s Dream.”]
AUCTION 73 |
Thursday, June 22nd,
2017 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters & Graphic Art
Lot 310
(MUSIC)
Alfred Behrens. Des Schammes Traum [“The Sexton’s Dream.”]
Hamburg: 1907
Est: $500 - $700
PRICE REALIZED $600
This charming booklet contains the lyrics for a musical performed in honor of Hamburg’s Chief Cantor Nathan Jakob Susskind (1831-1915) to commemorate his many years of service. Written by Alfred Behrens, the characters include personified versions of all the Jewish holidays, played by a dozen performers. The musical numbers are each denoted with a traditional tune from the synagogue liturgy. Written in an elegant hand, with the name Susskind highlighted several times, this special copy is doubtlessly the unique exemplar, created as a keepsake for the honoree himself.