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

Passover Haggadah, Sephardi Tradition – London, 1770 – First Haggadah with English Translation, With Ladino Instructions

Opening: $500
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Passover Haggadah, Sephardi tradition, with English translation. London, [1770]. Printed by W. Gilbert. Hebrew and English on facing pages. Ladino instructions. A copper-etching illustration [partially lacking]. This is the first Haggadah published with an English translation. Simultaneously, an Ashkenazi edition was printed with Yiddish instructions and translation. LXXVII pages. 16.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Wear and tiny tears. Loose and detached leaves. Contemporary leather binding, with damages. Ownership inscriptions. Otzar HaHaggadot 258; not recorded by Ya’ari.
Passover Haggadot / Purim
Passover Haggadot / Purim