Auction 54
Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 7, 2017
(Your local time)
Israel
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem.
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LOT 24:
Manuscript, VeYiten Lecha Prayer for Motzei Shabbat - Segula for Livelihood and Success - Italy, 19th Century
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Sold for: $500
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Manuscript in large vowelized calligraphic letters, VeYiten Lecha prayer. [Italy, c. 19th century].
There is an ancient custom to recite the verses of VeYiten Lecha and other verses containing blessings on Motzei Shabbat (after the Arvit prayer or after Havdalah), as a segula for livelihood and success for the incoming week.
10-leaf pamphlet: 13 pages of verses, the rest with various inscriptions and childish illustrations of figures. 26.5 cm. Thick, high-quality paper. Fair condition. Stains and fungus marks. Worming to margins. Ancient, worn cardboard binding.
