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Auction 9 · Lot 153

(Liturgy). Machzor im Kavanath Hapaytan [Festival prayers]. According to Asckenazi rite, with Judeo-German translation.

Estimate
$500–$700
Hammer price
$800

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

(ANGLO-JUDAICA)

printer

Moses b. Gershon and Partners

Place

London

Publication

1771

Description

Two volumes. Both with additional engraved title depicting Moses and Aaron.

references

Vinograd, London 65; Roth, London 15

summary

The earliest Hebrew Festival prayer book published in England
I: ff. (1), 24, 86, 24, 133. Crude paper repairs to opening and closing leaves, few stains, manuscript notations on endpapers. II: ff. (1), 24, 83, 172. Lighly browned, few light stains. Modern uniform crimson boards. 4to
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