Zemiroth Leshabath - Hymns for the Sabbath

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $1,400

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author

(ANGLO-JUDAICA)

Place

English

Publication

19th century

Description

Manuscript on thick paper. Large square Hebrew script with cursive English translation on facing page,

summary

Sir Moses Montefiore’s Zemiroth Book. Clearly used - as evidenced by food-stains. Opening blank inscribed: “ From Helen Sarah Montefiore to her dear Uncle, Sir Moses Montefiore, Bart. As a small offering of her regard and affection.” Apparently written by Sir Moses’ niece herself, perhaps an uncommon accomplishment given the dearth of solid Hebrew educational opportunities for young women in England at the time

pp.38. Few stains. Loose in original hunter-green blind-tooled morocco with gilt dentilles. 12mo

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