Arthur Szyk – The Passover Haggadah - Deluxe Velvet Binding with Clamshell Box – Large Format - 1967
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Deluxe velvet-bound hardback Haggadah illustrated by Arthur Szyk and edited by Cecil Roth, presented in a blue velvet binding with a clamshell presentation box, 23 × 28 cm, 80 unpaginated pages, in English and Hebrew, published in 1967 as a first edition by Massadah & Alumoth and weighing over 2 kg.
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Magnificent deluxe edition of The Haggadah executed by Arthur Szyk, edited by Cecil Roth.
Published by Massadah and Alumoth, Jerusalem & Tel-Aviv, 1967.
A monumental artistic interpretation of the Passover Haggadah by one of the greatest Jewish illustrators of the 20th century.
About the Artist
Arthur Szyk (1894–1951) was a Polish-Jewish master illustrator renowned for his richly detailed, illuminated-manuscript style. His work blends medieval and Renaissance artistic traditions with modern political and Jewish themes. Unlike most illustrators of his time, Szyk rejected modernism and instead embraced the precision, symbolism and ornamentation of classical manuscript art.
His Haggadah is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and important illustrated Haggadot of the modern era.
Edition Details
• Title: The Haggadah
• Executed by: Arthur Szyk
• Edited by: Cecil Roth
• Publisher: Massadah & Alumoth
• Place: Jerusalem / Tel Aviv
• Year: 1967
• Binding: Deluxe hardcover in blue velvet
• Size: 23 × 28 cm
• Pagination: Unpaginated
• Weight: Over 2 kg
• Includes original blue cloth clamshell presentation box with gold stamping
Description
This edition features Szyk’s celebrated full-page color plates, intricate decorative borders, heraldic compositions, biblical scenes, illuminated typography and ornamental symbolism inspired by medieval manuscripts.
The velvet binding, gold stamping, and presentation case elevate this copy into a true collector’s art object — not merely a book, but a ceremonial volume.
Lavish illustrations include:
• Moses and biblical scenes
• Illuminated Star of David compositions
• Ornamental ritual objects
• Heraldic Passover imagery
• Decorative medieval-style borders throughout
Condition
• Book in very good condition
• Colors strong and vivid
• Clean pages
• Minor age wear
• Clamshell box shows light storage wear
• Overall very attractive and display-worthy example
Collectability
Szyk’s Haggadah is one of the most sought-after 20th-century illustrated Judaica works.
This deluxe velvet-bound edition with presentation box is particularly desirable for collectors of:
• Fine illustrated books
• Judaica & Jewish ceremonial art
• Arthur Szyk works
• Limited & luxury editions
• Passover Haggadot
A substantial and impressive volume, both artistically and physically.
Magnificent deluxe edition of The Haggadah executed by Arthur Szyk, edited by Cecil Roth.
Published by Massadah and Alumoth, Jerusalem & Tel-Aviv, 1967.
A monumental artistic interpretation of the Passover Haggadah by one of the greatest Jewish illustrators of the 20th century.
About the Artist
Arthur Szyk (1894–1951) was a Polish-Jewish master illustrator renowned for his richly detailed, illuminated-manuscript style. His work blends medieval and Renaissance artistic traditions with modern political and Jewish themes. Unlike most illustrators of his time, Szyk rejected modernism and instead embraced the precision, symbolism and ornamentation of classical manuscript art.
His Haggadah is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and important illustrated Haggadot of the modern era.
Edition Details
• Title: The Haggadah
• Executed by: Arthur Szyk
• Edited by: Cecil Roth
• Publisher: Massadah & Alumoth
• Place: Jerusalem / Tel Aviv
• Year: 1967
• Binding: Deluxe hardcover in blue velvet
• Size: 23 × 28 cm
• Pagination: Unpaginated
• Weight: Over 2 kg
• Includes original blue cloth clamshell presentation box with gold stamping
Description
This edition features Szyk’s celebrated full-page color plates, intricate decorative borders, heraldic compositions, biblical scenes, illuminated typography and ornamental symbolism inspired by medieval manuscripts.
The velvet binding, gold stamping, and presentation case elevate this copy into a true collector’s art object — not merely a book, but a ceremonial volume.
Lavish illustrations include:
• Moses and biblical scenes
• Illuminated Star of David compositions
• Ornamental ritual objects
• Heraldic Passover imagery
• Decorative medieval-style borders throughout
Condition
• Book in very good condition
• Colors strong and vivid
• Clean pages
• Minor age wear
• Clamshell box shows light storage wear
• Overall very attractive and display-worthy example
Collectability
Szyk’s Haggadah is one of the most sought-after 20th-century illustrated Judaica works.
This deluxe velvet-bound edition with presentation box is particularly desirable for collectors of:
• Fine illustrated books
• Judaica & Jewish ceremonial art
• Arthur Szyk works
• Limited & luxury editions
• Passover Haggadot
A substantial and impressive volume, both artistically and physically.
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Illustrated, Judaica, Religion
Book Title
Deluxe Velvet Binding with Clamshell Box – Large Format
Author/ Illustrator
Arthur Szyk – The Passover Haggadah
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1967
Height
28 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
23 cm
Language
English, Hebrew
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Massadah & Alumoth, Israel
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Slipcase
Number of pages
80
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