Selichoth shel kol HaShanah [penitential prayers for the whole year FIRST EDITION

Estimate: $1,500–$2,000
Hammer price: $2,000

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author

(LITURGY).

printer

Moses Cosman

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1688

Description

with commentary by Eliakim ben Jacob of Komarno. Text entirely in Yiddish printed in wayber taytsch type. According to the rite of Frankfurt am Main. Striking title-page set with seven engraved Biblical vignettes.

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 560; Fuks 500.

summary

The vignettes on the handsome title-page include unusual Biblical scenes such as the birds feeding the Prophet Elijah, and the betrothal meal of Moses and Zipporah - scenes not commonly depicted.

ff. (1), 79. Some light wear and stains. Contemporary vellum, gutter split. 4to.

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