Hagadah shel Pesach-The Institution of Passover

Estimate: $3,000–$4,000
Hammer price: $4,000

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author

(HAGADAH).

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Vital Sakharam Agnihorty

Place

Poona

Publication

1874

Description

Prepared by the Brothers Moses Jacob and Aaron David Talker. Hebrew and Marathi on facing pages. Celebrated illustrations depicting local Bene Israel custom on opening nine pages. This copy apparently with an extended Marathi introduction.

references

Yudlov 1437; Yaari 1077

summary

Unlike the earlier Bombay Hagadah (1846) whose “illustrations were still closely linked to their Amsterdam prototypes, those in the Poona Hagadah have managed to drift into a sphere of their own. Even as they retain the basic pattern, they are now palpably Indian in tone and detail.” Yerushalmi 107-10. See also Israel Museum Catalogue, The Jews of India (1995) p. 25 (illustrated)

ff. 2,(9),pp. (1), 5-50 (5). Seemingly with additional pages than noted by Yaari, but in accordance with Yudlov. Owner's signature on title page. Bottom edge of final leaf repaired without loss, browned and lightly stained in places. Modern half calf, spine slightly chipped. 8vo

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