Auction 059 Items from the Victor (Avigdor) Klagsbald Collection: Early Printed Books, Manuscripts, Glosses and Autographs by Leading Rabbinic Figures
Ashkenazic and Polish Rite Year-Round Siddur, With Yiddish Translation – Frankfurt, 1687 – Decorated Original Leather Bindings
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Sold for: $875
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Year-round siddur, according to the rite of Ashkenaz and Poland, with Book of Tehillim, maamadot and techinot, and Yiddish translation. [Frankfurt am Main: printer not indicated, 1687].
Title page illustrated with fine engraving at beginning of volume, with figures of Moses and Aaron. Divisional title pages for Tehillim, maamadot and techinot.
Signature on pp. 23a and 186a of first sequence.
187, 221-238; [1], 238-308, 307-312; [1], 314-346, 1-8, 347-350, 9-72, 60-67, 88-127, 125-135, [1]; 12, 17-22 leaves. Lacking leaves 188-220 of first sequence. Much misfoliation. Many leaves bound out of place. 17.5 cm. Gilt edges. Most leaves in good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Marginal tears and open tears to title page and other leaves, affecting title frame and text (large tear to one leaf). Original leather binding, decorated. Defects to binding (spine and corners repaired).
Siddurim and Prayer Books
Siddurim and Prayer Books