Seder Ha’avodah Lechanukath Beith Hashem La’adath Yisrael.

Estimate: $500–$700
Hammer price: $400

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

author

(RUSSIA)

Place

St. Petersburg

Publication

1893

Description

Hebrew and Russian on facing pages.

summary

Exceptionally rare commemorative pamphlet, issued for the Inaugural Services in 1893 of St. Peterburg’s impressive Central Synagogue. “Despite its small numbers, the St. Petersburg community played an important role in Russian Jewish life [at this time], thanks to the riches of individual members and their proximity to and influence at the Court.” EJ, XI col.16.

pp.16. Possibly lacking final page. Unbound. 8vo

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