Auction 85 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art

Manuscript on Parchment – Individualized Prayers and Psalms – 19th Century

Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,063
Including buyer's premium

Manuscript, Psalms and individualized prayers based on the names "Moshe son of Rachel", "Perel Nesel daughter of Esther" and "Shmuel son of Esther". Ashkenazic Stam script, on parchment. [Europe, ca. 19th century].
The manuscript includes: Psalms 22, 121, 20; verses from Psalm 119 spelling out the name "Moshe son of Rachel" (presumably the name of the writer); a prayer requesting G-d's assistance for repentance; verses from Psalm 119 beginning with the letters of the names "Perel Nesel daughter of Esther" and "Shmuel son of Esther"; prayer requesting that G-d grant him children who will live a long life without sin; prayer for Yom Kippur eve (similar to the Tefilla Zaka prayer), and another prayer requesting that his prayers be accepted.
[16] parchment leaves. Approx. 17 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. New binding.


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Torah Scrolls and Teffilin, Manuscripts on Parchment
Torah Scrolls and Teffilin, Manuscripts on Parchment