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Auction 17 · Lot 265

Selichoth U’tephiloth Le’ShoVeVi”M Ta”T [penitential prayers]. According to the custom of the Holy City of Jerusalem

Estimate
$300–$500
Hammer price
$300

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author

(LITURGY)

printer

Jacob David Solatki

Place

Jerusalem

Publication

1874

Description

Title within typographical border

references

Halevi 220

summary

The period of Shovavim; the six weeks commencing with the reading of the Torah portion of Exodus, is traditionally a time especialy conducive for repentance, especially for sins of lasciviousness. The collected rite of prayers, Psalms and liturgical hymns for this period of penance was instituted by R. Moses Zacut and includes an additional prayer by R. Judah Matzlliach of Padua
ff. (5),19. Lightly browned and stained, few leaves chipped at lower margin. Ownership stamp on title. Recent morocco. 4to
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