Auction 49b 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 492:

Machzor – Venice, 1600 – Two Parts

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Machzor – Venice, 1600 – Two Parts
Machzor, Ashkenazi tradition [Italy], with Hadrat Kodesh commentary. Part 1 and Part 2, prayers for the whole year, the High Holidays and Festivals. Venice, [1599-1600]. Bragadini Printing Press, by Juan Di Gara. On the title page of Part 1 are signatures in ancient Ashkenazi handwriting from the time of printing: “I, Meir ben Moshe Shalit Morenkfort”. Another signature (erased) of “Binyanim Eliyahu…”. 2 volumes: 340 leaves; 315 leaves. 30-32 cm. Fair condition, wear and stains. Restored damages to several leaves. New bindings with vellum spine.