Seder Hagadah

Estimate: $3,000–$4,000
Hammer price: $2,500

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author

(HAGADAH)

printer

Abraham Jemal

Place

Bombay

Publication

1846

Description

Prepared by Haim Joseph Hallegua of Cochin. Hebrew and Marathi on facing pages. Lithographed throughout. Title flanked by Biblical heroes, further 13 bijou illustrations of the Seder procedure, with a final illustration displaying the required Seder ingredients - all represented in a distinctly Indian style

references

Yudlov 895; Yaari 656; Yerushalmi 97-8

summary

The first Hagadah with Marathi translation - the indigenous language of the Bene Israel Community of India

ff.(5),36. Few expert unseen marginal paper repairs, lightly worn in places, previous owner’s notations. Contemporary half-sheep over marbled boards, rubbed and rebacked. 8vo

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