(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: $300–$500
Hammer price: $550

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author

(PARODY)

printer

Lewin - Epstein

Place

Warsaw

Publication

n.d. (ca. 1920)

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.” Davidson, pp.110-111.

ff. 25. Browned. 8vo

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