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Auction 48 · Lot 276

Leeser, ISAAC (Ed.) Siddur Divrei Tzadikim. The Book of Daily Prayers for Every Day in the Year. According to the custom of German of Polish Jews.

Estimate
$700–$1,000
Hammer price
$1,600

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

(AMERICAN JUDAICA).

printer

C. Sherman

Place

Philadelphia

Publication

1848

Description

FIRST EDITION. Hebrew and English on facing pages.

references

Vinograd, Philadelphia 18; Rosenbach 636; Singerman 1024

summary

First Aschkenazi Prayer Book Printed in America. Prepared by the champion of American Orthodoxy, Isaac Leeser An attractive copy in a fine contemporary binding.
ff.(4), 243. Few light stains in places, foxing on flyleaves. Contemporary maroon morocco, inlaid with surrounding gilt strap. Backstrip expertly laid down. 4to
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