Auction 49b Part II - Bibles and Prayer Books, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art

Miniature Siddur – Livorno, 1855 – Elaborate Fabric Bag

Opening: $400
Sold for: $3,000
Including buyer's premium
Miniature siddur – Beit Tefillah, Sephardi tradition. Livorno, [1855], printed by Moshe Yeshua Tuviana. Original leather binding. Housed in an elaborate fabric bag, fastened with a long lace. The outside is adorned with a silver, shell and coral ornamentation; a round coin-like brass amulet is sewn to the inside of the bag. 207, [1] leaves. 8.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and worming. Fabric bag in good condition. Not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book.
Siddurim and Prayer Books (Miniatures)
Siddurim and Prayer Books (Miniatures)