Machzor KeMinhag Aschkenazim [Festival prayers]. Edited by Isaac ben Jacob Levi.

Estimate: $4,000–$6,000
Hammer price: $3,500

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author

(LITURGY).

printer

Giovanni di Gara

Place

Venice

Publication

1599-1600

Description

Two volumes. Prepared by the Cantor Isaac ben Jacob Levi of Herlisheim. Printer’s device on Vols. I, f. 340 and II, f. 306 and final blank (Yaari no.18). Zodiac signs illustrated Vol.I ff. 171-3 (Prayer for Dew). With commentary and instructions in Judeo-German. With Judeo-German translation to Ethics of the Fathers. Marginalia.

references

Vinograd, Venice 878.

Vol. I: ff. 340. * Vol. II: ff. 315, (1). Worn and stained in few places, marginal paper repairs. Modern uniform calf. Folio.

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