(KALONYMUS BEN KALONYMUS) Masecheth Purim [ribald laws and popular humor]. With: (SOMMERHAUZEN, TZVI HIRSCH) Hagadah Le-Leil Shikurim [“Hagadah of the Night of Drunkards”]. And (J. L. BEN-ZEV), Selichoth Le-Purim

Estimate: $500–$700
Hammer price: $750

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author

(PARODY)

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Joseph Schnander

Place

Lemberg

Publication

1848

summary

“One of the cleverest liturgical imitations known in Hebrew literature. The diction and style of the liturgy are reproduced in it with consummate skill, but instead of devotional spirit, it is permeated with humor and fun.” I. Davidson, Parody in Jewish Literature, pp.110-111.

ff. 24. Some staining, previous owner’s stamp (Wolf Litwak, watchmaker). Later boards. 8vo

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