The Form of Prayers…According to the Order of the German and Polish Jews. Translation by David Levi, revised by A. Alexander

Estimate: $800–$1,200
Hammer price: $2,800

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author

(LITURGY)

printer

L. Alexander

Place

London

Publication

1807

Description

Second Edition. Six volumes. Hebrew text and English translation face-`a-face. Instructions in Yiddish. Vols. I-II with engraved forntispiece portrait of Chief Rabbi Solomon Hirschell. Vols. III-VI with additional engraved title incorporating vignettes of Jewish ceremonies. “Ha-Melech” on ff.44v., 160v. (of Vol. I) in ornamentals typically English of the period. Signs of zodiac on ff. 163v.-168r. (of Vol. IV); ff. 84v.-89r. (of Vol. V)

references

Vinograd, London 178 (JNUL does not possess a complete set); Roth B8 33

Vol. I (New Year): ff. (4), 214. Vol. II (Day of Atonement): ff. (4), 208. Vol. III (Day of Atonement): ff. (4), 208, (6). Vol. IV (Feast of Tabernacles): ff. (3), 193. Vol. V (Passover): ff. (4), 222. Vol. VI (Pentecost): ff. (2), 158. f.73 missing portion of outer margin. Browned. Contemporary straight grain morocco; spine elaborately gilt; four raised bands on spine. 4to

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