Auction 41 · Lot 192

Machzor Mikol HaShanah. According to Bohemian, Polish and German rite. With abstracts from the commentary Maglei Tzedek

Estimate: $600–$900
Hammer price: $2,500

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author

(LITURGY)

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Uri Phoebush b. Aaron Halevi

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1670

Description

Title of Part I within an elaborate frame with various Biblical and religious scenes. Title of Part II within architectural columns. Woodcuts illustrating the months of the year and the signs of the zodiac on ff. 169b-172a. Many headings within decorative bold letters

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 382; Fuks, Amsterdam 318; St. Cat. Bod. 2482

ff. 6, 6, 1, 7- 312 (lacking supplementary leaves ff. 313-21 containing Selichoth for Yom Kippur). Signatures, inscriptions of previous owners, including Isaac Berlin (dated 1838) and an interesting signed inscription from his son Moshe dated 1870. Dampstained, taped repairs to some holes on title affecting portion of decorations, some marginal taping, margin on final leaf frayed with repair affecting text. Contemporary calf over heavy wooden boards with a central cartouche, plus metal clasps (lacking hinges), with six elaborate brass corner bosses, recased and rebacked. Large folio

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