Yehi Ratzon [prayers offered by the synagogue Cantor]

Estimate: $5,000–$7,000
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

(LITURGY)

Place

Leschnitz

Publication

c. 1800

Description

Hebrew manuscript written in a bold calligraphic hand on vellum. Title within colorful floral borders. Commissioned by Shmuel Katz for the benefit of the community of Leschnitz.

summary

Leschnitz (Leśnica) is a small town located in south-western Poland. Over the centuries it was annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia and later Germany. Contains selected prayers recited by the Chazan including Mi-Sheberach for the sick, blessings for Haftorah, prayer for the welfare of the head of State, Rosh Chodesh, Yizkor, Megillah and meditations prior to the blowing of the Shofar.

ff. 8. Modern calf. 4to.

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