Tephilloth, Containing the Forms of Prayers Which are Publicly Read in the Synagogues, and Used in All Families. Translated by B. Meyers and A. Alexander.

Estimate: $4,000–$6,000
Hammer price: $2,750

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author

(ANGLO-JUDAICA).

printer

W. Tooke

Place

London

Publication

1770

Description

FIRST EDITION. Hebrew and English on facing pages. Two title pages. Hebrew title within typographic border. With 10-page list of subscribers at end. The Hermann Gollancz copy, with his signature and stamp.

references

Vinograd, London 60; Roth, London 16.

summary

The first translation of the Hebrew daily prayer book into the English language.

ff. (3), 3-202, pp. 203-213, (12), (1 blank), (4). Touch discolored, few neat marginal paper repairs. Modern calf. 8vo.

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