Kanaph Rananim [liturgical poetry - Piyutim]. Arranged by JOSEPH JEDIDIAH CARMI. With his glosses

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $400

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author

(LITURGY).

printer

Callioni-Bragadin

Place

Venice

Publication

1626

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within woodcut architectural arch. This copy with two additional unrecorded leaves containing additional Psalms, errata and a Latin printing license

references

Vinograd, Venice 1172

summary

Composed for recitation by the Shomrim LaBoker society of the Usiglio Family Synagogue in the town of Modena, where Carmi served as Cantor. His piyutim display marked kabbalistic influences. The Aschkenazic societies of Shomerim LaBoker (“Watchers of the Dawn”) would recite hymns in the pre-dawn of Monday and Thursday mornings. For a discussion of the significance of this pious brotherhood within the history of Jewish Liturgy, see EJ vol. XI, col. 615

ff. 12, 107, (11). Some stains, lower right edge corner of title frayed, final leaf with small hole, previous owners' signatures. Modern boards, loose. Sm. 4to

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