Lot 153
Machzorim – London and Hamburg
1. Machzor with Kavanat Hapaytan, first section, Rosh HaShanah prayers, including a translation into Yiddish in Tzena Urena letters. London, [1770 or 1771; the year in the title page states 1770, however, the pagination is similar to the 1771 edition].
Does not include Yom Kippur prayers [see Bibliography Institute CD, records 0172480, 0172482].
[1], 25, 27-28, 86 leaves. 23 cm. Good condition. Wear and tear on page margins. Stains and tears. Several restored pages.
2. Machzor with Kavanat Hapaytan, second section, prayers for Succoth, Pesach and Shavuot, including a translation into Yiddish in Tzena Urena letters. [“As printed in London”]. Hamburg, [1783]. Printed as in the above-mentioned London edition. The copper etchings upon the title pages of both Machzorim are identical. Notations and ownership inscriptions: “I have purchased that Machzor… with the Machzor first section… in the year 1824… [Aharon?] son of Zalman Segal”.
[1], 22; 75; 142 leaves. 23 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and signs of wear. Tears. Restored pages with damage to text. Damaged binding.
