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Prayer Book with Psalms and Ma’amadot – Amsterdam, 1773 – Original Leather Binding and Magnificent Original Case - Siddur Tefillah for the entire year according to the Ashkenazic and Polish rite, with supplications and prayers, laws and customs, edited by Rabbi Shlomo Zalman of London. Amsterdam, 1773. An exceptionally handsome and impressive copy, in its original leather binding decorated with gold tooling, preserved in its magnificent original case – a rare ensemble that has remained intact for over 250 years. A comprehensive prayer book for the entire year according to the Ashkenazic and Polish rite, containing prayers and supplications alongside laws and customs. At the end of the Siddur is the Book of Psalms with “Kavanat HaMeshorer”, with a separate title page, followed by Seder Ma’amadot, also with a separate title page. The title page of the Siddur is dated 1773. The chronogram on the Psalms title page indicates תקכ”ט, while that of the Ma’amadot indicates תקכ”ז. Early ownership inscription on the title page: “הק' הירץ בר יודא ז”ל שו”ב, כסליו תקצ”ג לפ”ק”. Magnificent Copy in Its Original Case The present copy is preserved in its original leather binding, attractively decorated with gold tooling, and housed in its matching, elegant original case. Colored edges. The survival of the book together with both its original binding and original case makes this a particularly impressive example. 12, 415; 56; 47 leaves. 13 cm. Case: 14.5 × 9.5 × 6.5 cm. Very good condition. Original leather binding with gold tooling. Elegant original case, with wear. Colored edges. Minor age stains. Several leaves slightly detached at the lower edge. Upper headings slightly trimmed on a group of leaves.