Auction 49 Part II - Bibles and Prayer Books, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art
Jan 20, 2016 (Your local time)
Israel
 8 Ramban St, Jerusalem.
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LOT 478:

Sephardic Tradition Siddur – Amsterdam, 1715 – Printed in Red Ink

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Siddur, Sephardic tradition, for Rosh Chodesh and Festivals. Amsterdam, [1715]. Printed by Shlomo Proops. Bound with: Prayers for Festivals and Fast-days [including Passover Haggadah], Sephardi tradition. Amsterdam, [1715]. Printed by Shlomo Proops. A calendar is appended at the end of the volume: Calendario Espanol De Ros-Hodes, Fiesta y Ayunos... 1715... 1724 [calendar for 1715-1724]. Amsterdam, 1714. Spanish. Printed by Shlomo Proops. The two books and the calendar were printed in red ink. Siddur of prayers: 191 leaves. Siddur of prayers for Festivals and fast-days: 116 leaves. Calendario: 14 pages. 10.5 cm. Overall good condition. Stains and wear. Tiny tears to several leaves. First title page with open tears, professionally restored. Ladino ownership inscription. Added to the beginning and end of the volume are empty leaves [two leaves have a handwritten inscription of the Petach Eliyahu prayer]. Reconstructed contemporary binding.

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