Tephilah Nechonah [prayers for the entire year]. According to the custom of the German and Polish Jews. Arranged in accordance with the daily prayer book of Shabbetai Sofer of Przemysl

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

(LITURGY)

printer

Wertheimer and Co.

Place

London

Publication

1861

Description

Hebrew with English translation. Revised with emendations and notes by H.N. Solomon

references

Vinograd, London 636; no copy in JNUL

summary

Shabbetai Sofer was commissioned by the Rabbis of the Council of Three Lands to publish an authorised and accurate edition of the Prayer-book, which he did with much reference to the now lost Siddur of Solomon Luria. It was first published in 1617 in Prague

pp. 15, ff. 238,( lacking f. 4), (1); 241-250, 27. Few light stains in places, ff. 81-82 torn at bottom affecting some text, Original printed crimson boards, recased. 8vo

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