Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
Manuscript of Women's Prayers - Italy, 19th Century
Opening: $400
Sold for: $1,125
Including buyer's premium
Manuscript, prayers and blessings for women. [Italy, ca. first half of the 19th century].
Square vowelized script, with Italian instructions.
Prayers for women during "libun", prayers before and after immersion in the mikveh (including blessings after immersion), prayers for pregnancy and childbirth, and blessings and prayers for candle lighting and separating Challah.
The blank pages at the beginning and end of the manuscript contain many inscriptions, including the name "Ester Foa" many times, as well as the date 1828.
[27] leaves. 13.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. A few tears and wear. New binding.
Square vowelized script, with Italian instructions.
Prayers for women during "libun", prayers before and after immersion in the mikveh (including blessings after immersion), prayers for pregnancy and childbirth, and blessings and prayers for candle lighting and separating Challah.
The blank pages at the beginning and end of the manuscript contain many inscriptions, including the name "Ester Foa" many times, as well as the date 1828.
[27] leaves. 13.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. A few tears and wear. New binding.
Italian Jewry - Manuscripts, Printed Leaves and Books
Italian Jewry - Manuscripts, Printed Leaves and Books