Hebrew Alphabet Primer. Along with few basic morning prayers for the very young.

(CHILDREN).

Germany(?)

Mid-19th century

Woodcut device at top featuring central ewer flanked by two stags couchant and the Hebrew name: “Moshe P.Sh.” Wide margins.

This charming alphabet and vowel chart was designed to assist in the education of young children studying Hebrew and thus likely meant to be hung up in a classroom. The central, bordered panel presents all the combinations of Hebrew vowels and consonants terminating with the Hebrew vowel name: “Komatz, Pasach, Sh’vah, etc.” Below, is a near identical table, but includes the phonemes Bais, Kaf, Pey, Sin and Tav. Rare.