Shirim VeZemiroth. A Form of Song and Praise to be Performed at the Dedication of the New Synagogue in Denmark Court in the City of Westminister. With translation by David Levi.

Estimate: $3,000–$4,000
Hammer price: $3,000

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author

(ANGLO-JUDAICA)

printer

D. Levi

Place

London

Publication

1797

Description

Hebrew and English on facing pages. Includes prayer for King George III.

references

Vinograd London 155 (not in JNUL); Roth London 80.

summary

The Western Synagogue. established in 1761, was the first London Synagogue to preach sermons in the English language. In 1797 it moved to Charles Dibdin’s Theater in Denmark Court. Two centuries later it merged to become the Western Marble Arch Synagogue.

pp. 31. Slight repair on corners. Modern wrappers. 8vo.

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