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Auction 17 · Lot 264

Tephilah Nechonah [prayers for the entire year]. According to the custom of the German and Polish Jews. Arranged in accordance with the daily prayer book of Shabbetai Sofer of Przemysl

Estimate
$150–$200
Hammer price
$150

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

author

(LITURGY)

printer

J. Wertheimer

Place

London

Publication

1848

Description

Hebrew with English translation. Fifth Edition. Published for the benefit of the Jews’ Free School

references

Vinograd, London 462; no copy in JNUL

summary

Shabbetai Sofer was commissioned by the Rabbis of the Council of Three Lands to publish an authorised and accurate edition of the Prayer-book, which he did with much reference to the now lost Siddur of Solomon Luria. It was first published in 1617 in Prague
246,(1);29. Few light stains in places. Original printed crimson cloth boards. 8vo
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