Auction 56 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
Jewish Congregation in London - Collection of Prayer Booklets - Wars
Opening: $700
Sold for: $1,063
Including buyer's premium
32 booklets and prayer leaves on behalf of the London Jewish congregation, concerning wars. 1845-1945. English and Hebrew.
Among the items: "A Prayer For Her Majesty's Force In The Soudan" (1885); "A Prayer For The Time When Thou Mayest Be Found" (composed when World War I broke out, 1914); "Thanksgiving and Prayer … On The Singing Of The Treaty Of Peace between Nations…" (1919); "Prayer and Intercession On Behalf of Our Brethern In Germany" (1933); "Praise And Thanksgiving For The Victories Of The Allied Nation in the World War" (1945); and more.
Enclosed are the booklets: "Dear Brethern! In view of the serious situation…" (Bombay [ca.1948], most probably related to the Independence War); "Order of Prayer for Day of Thanksgiving" (Jerusalem, 1968, most probably concerning the Six Day War).
A detailed list will be sent upon request.
Size and condition vary. Overall good-fair condition. Creases, stains and tears. Folding marks to some booklets. Covers of some booklets are damaged, detached or partly detached.
Among the items: "A Prayer For Her Majesty's Force In The Soudan" (1885); "A Prayer For The Time When Thou Mayest Be Found" (composed when World War I broke out, 1914); "Thanksgiving and Prayer … On The Singing Of The Treaty Of Peace between Nations…" (1919); "Prayer and Intercession On Behalf of Our Brethern In Germany" (1933); "Praise And Thanksgiving For The Victories Of The Allied Nation in the World War" (1945); and more.
Enclosed are the booklets: "Dear Brethern! In view of the serious situation…" (Bombay [ca.1948], most probably related to the Independence War); "Order of Prayer for Day of Thanksgiving" (Jerusalem, 1968, most probably concerning the Six Day War).
A detailed list will be sent upon request.
Size and condition vary. Overall good-fair condition. Creases, stains and tears. Folding marks to some booklets. Covers of some booklets are damaged, detached or partly detached.
Jewish Communities, Americana and Anglo-Judaica
Jewish Communities, Americana and Anglo-Judaica