Auction 17 · Lot 256

Kanaph Rananim [liturgical poetry - Piyutim]. Arranged by JOSEPH JEDIDIAH CARMI. With his glosses

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: $350

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author

(LITURGY).

printer

Callioni-Bragadin

Place

Venice

Publication

1626

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within woodcut architectural arch. This copy with two additional unrecorded unnumbered leaves containing additional Psalms, errata and a Latin printing license

references

Vinograd, Venice 1172

summary

Composed to be recited by the Shomrim La’boker society of the Usiglio Family Synagogue in the town of Modena, where Carmi served as Cantor. His piyutim display marked kabbalistic influences. The Aschkenazic societies of Shomerim La’boker (“Watchers of the Dawn”) would recite hymns in the pre- dawn of Monday and Thursday mornings. This pious brotherhood fostered the singing of hymns led by their own precantor, often had hymn-texts published. For a discussion of their significance in the history of Jewish Liturgy, see EJ XI, col. 615

ff. 12,107,(11). Few light stains in places, neat marginal repair to title, old-hand inscription on rear end paper. Modern maroon boards. Sm. 4to

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