Auction 52 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

"Shana Tova" Leaves and "Mishloach Manot" Leaf - Jerusalem

Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,250
Including buyer's premium
Five printed "Shana Tova" leaves and one "Mishloach Manot" (Purim basket) leaf. Jerusalem, [late 19th century to ca. 1930s].
Three "Shana Tova" leaves with color illustrations in lithographic print; two "Shana Tova" leaves with illustrations in two colors; "Mishloach Manot" leaf, printed entirely with gold ink, with illustrations of the Holy Places (1898).
Some of the leaves have handwritten dedications honoring members of the Sassoon family.
Size varies, approx. 14X23 cm to 21.5X30 cm. Good overall condition. Folding marks, creases or small tears to some leaves.
Provenance: Sassoon family collection.
Travels in Palestine, Maps, Photography, Postcards and Graphics
Travels in Palestine, Maps, Photography, Postcards and Graphics