Auction 81 · Lot 105
Hagadah shel Pesach.
- Estimate
- $150–$200
- Hammer price
- $75
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
author
(HAGADAH).
Place
New York
Publication
1929
Description
Hebrew with English translation. With a Yiddish and English commentary pertaining to the virtues and financial needs of Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin of New York. Also includes a history of the Yeshiva. Photographic illustrations of Yeshiva students and building construction.
references
Yudlov 3190.
summary
An edition issued to raise funds for the Yeshiva. Portions of the Hagadah are commented upon with reference to the plight of the Yeshiva, for example: Bitter Herbs - “It is bitter and hard to to keep up the existence of the Yeshiva… The "simanim" (initials) for the Yeshiva in Yiddish are YRC"B DH"G,” which stands for, "Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin Darf Hoben Gelt" (Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin Needs Money!) According to Yaari (no. 2130) an article appeared in the newspaper Der Tog opposing the liberties taken by this Hagadah.
pp. (6), 40, (5). Taped repair to lower margin of title page. Modern boards. 4to.
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