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Auction 14 · Lot 42

(LITURGY). Tephilloth. Containing the Forms of Prayers Which are Publicly Read in the Synagogues, and Used in All Families

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

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

author

(ANGLO JUDAICA)

printer

W. Tooke

Place

London

Publication

1770

Description

FIRST EDITION. Translated by B. Meyers and A. Alexander. Hebrew and English on facing pages. Two title- pages

references

Vinograd, London 60; Roth, London 16

summary

THE FIRST HEBREW-ENGLISH PRAYER BOOK PRINTED IN ENGLAND. With10-page list of subscribers - many of whom are Gentiles. Includes 2 leaves at end (translators’ preface) missing in many copies
ff. (3), 3-203, pp. 204-213, (17). Lightly browned. Contemporary gilt-ruled mottled calf, expertly rebacked. Modern slip-case. 8vo
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