Auction 93 Part 1 - Manuscripts, Prints and Engravings, Objects and Facsimiles, from the Gross Family Collection, and Private Collections
The Darmstadt Haggadah – Elaborate Facsimile
Die Darmstädter Pessach–Haggadah, elaborate facsimile of the Darmstadt Haggadah. Berlin: Propyläen, 1971–1972. With the commentary volume in English and German. Copy VI/L (altogether 600 copies were printed, of which 50 copies numbered in Roman numerals; in these copies the facsimile is leather–bound).
Elaborate facsimile of the Darmstadt Haggadah, an illuminated 15th century Haggadah. Printed on high–quality, parchment–like paper. With illustrations and gilt decorations.
Facsimile: [58] leaves. 35 cm. Commentary volume: 129, [1] pages. 35.5 cm. Placed in fabric covered slipcase. Good condition. Minor defects to bindings and slipcase.
Enclosed: advertorial brochure for the facsimile edition from the publishing house, with a facsimile of one leaf of the Haggadah (on regular paper), with explanations.
Provenance: The Gross Family Collection, Tel Aviv, FAC.13