Birkath Kohanim [Compendium of prayers for the entire year recited while the Priests remain standing before the Ark]. Ownership inscription of Meir ben Jekutiel Ha’Kohen of London

Estimate: $600–$900
Hammer price: $1,600

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author

(LITURGY).

Place

London

Publication

1842

Description

Hebrew manuscript in Ashkenazi square script with nikud. Black ink ON VELLUM

summary

A charming miniature volume, designed to accompany the Cohen when he ascends to deliver the Priestly Blessing on Festivals, with the appropriate text enabling him to follow the remainder of the service

ff. (7), interleaved with paper. Contemporary blind-tooled black morocco, gilt-tooled with name of owner “M. Myers.” Lacking spine. 16mo.

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