Seder Tephiloth [prayers through the year]. According to Sephardi rite. ff.216. * Bound With: Calendario Espanhol de Ros-Hodes Fiestas y Ajunos...Anho 5464 hasta 5474. ff.(8)

Estimate: $10,000–$13,000
Hammer price: $11,500

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

author

(BINDING).

printer

Immanuel Athias

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1703

Description

Contemporary tortoise-shell with silver clasps and hinges. The binding is secured by silver elements. Eight cornerpieces with terminals. Two straps and two hasps terminate in shield form appliques. All edges gilt. 54x93 mm

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 779; Fuks, Amsterdam 422

summary

A beautiful Dutch, tortoise-Shell and Silver Hebrew Book Binding. Most uncommon to find a near-miniature book bound so lavishly

Several blank leaves at beginning and end. Trimmed. Extreme lower corner of spine damaged

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