Sidur Divrei Tzadikim. The Book of Daily Prayers for Every Day in the Year. According to the Custom of the German and Polish Jews. Edited by Isaac Leeser.

Estimate: $500–$700
Hammer price: $500

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author

(AMERICAN JUDAICA).

printer

C. Sherman

Place

Philadelphia

Publication

1848

Description

FIRST EDITION

references

Vinograd, Philadelphia 18; Goldman, 37.

summary

First Aschkenazic prayer book printed in America. Prepared by the champion of American Orthodoxy, Isaac Leeser.

ff. (4), 243. Inscription on half-title dated 1869, some staining, few edges frayed, family inscription at end. Original deep maroon morocco inlaid with gilt strap-work geometric design, gilt extra, spine in compartments, all edges gilt, heavily rubbed. 4to.

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