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). Instructions in both Judeo-Español and Judeo-German.

Estimate: $3,000–$4,000
Hammer price: $2,500

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author

(HAGADAH).

printer

Solomon Proops

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1712

Description

Letterpress title and additional engraved title depicting Moses and Aaron beneath vignette of Moses and the Burning Bush. Numerous copper-plate engravings throughout the text. With Folding Map of the Holy Land. This copy with strong impressions of the engraved illustrations.

references

Yudlov 120; Yaari 73; Yerushalmi, 66-9.

summary

The Second Illustrated Amsterdam Hagadah.

f. (1), 31, (1). Usual staining, previous owners’ marks, slight marginal tear on f.15 not affecting text, few taped repairs, slight repair to lower portion of the map with two words “Bar Yaakov” of the artist’s name in facsimile. Later marbled boards,rebacked. Folio.

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