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Lot 174

The Washington Haggadah – Elaborate Facsimile

The Washington Haggadah. Facsimile published by the Library of Congress. Includes a commentary volume in English. Washington, 1991. Copy no. 405/550.
Facsimile of the Washington Haggadah, an East European illuminated manuscript, 1748. The manuscript was scribed by Yoel son of Shimon in 1478. In 1916, it was donated to the Library of Congress by the bibliographer and collector Ephraim Deinard.


Facsimile: 38 leaves. Commentary volume: 211, [1] pages. Approx. 25 cm. Slipcased. Good condition. Minor defects to bindings and slipcase.


Provenance: The Gross Family Collection, Tel Aviv, FAC. 53.