Machzor [prayers for the entire year]. ff.8-16 contains The Passover Hagadah

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $700

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author

(LITURGY)

Place

Yemen

Publication

Late 18th century

Description

Hebrew manuscript in Yemenite square Hebrew script. Black ink on paper

summary

In addition to prayers for the Festivals, text of Selichoth, Azharoth and Kether Malchuth, special occasional prayers are included. Of interest, is a prayer attributed to Isaac Luria (AR”I) pertaining to “Gilgulim,” the transmigration of souls and a prayer established by Haham Hilla Judah Leib relating to procreation, livelihood and acquiring intelligence. It would seem that the Yemenite scribe was aware of Ashkenazi prayers, as the name Leib is hardly of Yemenite origin

ff. (165). Lightly browned, stained and soiled in places. Contemporary sheep. 8vo

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