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Lot 172

Two Advertisements for Records with Piyyutim – India, 1930s

Two advertisements for records with Hebrew songs by Simon Jacob [Kharilker], The "Zion" Record. India, [1930s]. Hebrew, Hebrew in Devanāgarī characters, English and Marathi.
Two advertisements for records with Piyyutim, a prayer in honor of the king and an unusual version of Hatikva sung by Shimon Jacob Kharilker. Shimon Jacob Kharilker (1900-1971) was a singer, teacher, author and printer in Bombay Jewish congregation. Immigrated to Israel in 1950 and later on moved to Los Angeles.
Size and condition vary. Folds, faded color. Good overall condition.