Tzvi Hirsch Sommerhausen. Hagadah LeLeil Shikurim [“Hagadah for the Night of Drunkards”]

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: $700

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

(PARODY).

printer

van Embden

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1849

references

cf. Vinograd, Amsterdam 2705; Davidson, Parody no. 307.

summary

A parody for Purim based upon the motifs of the Passover Hagadah. “One of the cleverest liturgical imitations known in Hebrew literature. The diction and style of the liturgy are reproduced in it with consummate skill, but instead of devotional spirit, it is permeated with humor and fun.” I. Davidson, Parody in Jewish Literature (1966) pp. 110-111.

pp. (4), 32. Original printed wrappers (worn) bound into modern marbled boards. Sm. 8vo.

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