Sepher Likutei Tzvi [collected ethical prayers and readings].

Estimate: $1,500–$2,000
Hammer price: $1,900

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

author

TZVI HIRSCH OF WILHERMSDORF.

printer

Bak-Katz

Place

Prague

Publication

1784

Description

A striking edition, in an attractive contemporary binding. With stamps of Mordechai Schornstein, Chief Rabbi of Copenhagen.

references

Vinograd, Prague 946.

summary

Noteworthy edition, published in a tall, thin format. This work remained immensely popular well into the 19th century. From its first appearance in 1738, a new edition would be issued almost every year until the 1860’s. However, not all versions were of comparable quality; the title page here boasts of its large, readable letters and quality layout.

ff. 78. Closely shaved, stained in places, ff. 9-10 supplied from another copy and expertly inserted. Contemporary blind-tooled mottled calf with central clasp and hinge. Tall 16mo.

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