Hagadah shel Pesach. With commentary by Isaac Abrabanel and "Bi'urim" (synopses of commentaries of Ma'aseh Hashem, Mateh Aharon and Chevel B'nei Yehudah)

Estimate: $4,000–$6,000
Hammer price: $5,750

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author

(HAGADAH)

printer

Solomon Proops

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1712

Description

Instructions in both Judeo-Español and Judeo-German. Additional engraved title depicting Moses and Aaron below vignette of Moses and the Burning Bush. Numerous copper-plate engravings throughout the text. Large Folding Map of the Holy Land. Original calf gilt covers both sides tooled with cartouches. Provenance: Christie’s London, 9th December, 1981; Lot 258

references

[Yudlov 120; Yaari 73; Yerushalmi, plates 66-69]. Provenance: Christie’s London, 9th December, 1981; Lot 258

summary

The Celebrated Second Amsterdam Hagadah. Design enhancements were undertaken in producing this Amsterdam 1712 edition following the first Amsterdam edition of 1695. See C. Roth, Printed Illuminated Haggadoth in: Aresheth, Vol. II pp. 22-4

ff. (1), 31. Few leaves remargined, stained in places, occasional neat paper repairs. Rebound retaining most of original covers. Folio

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