N.º 98982433

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Illuminated Passover Haggadah by Kafra. New York: Feldheim - Medieval-style gilded borders, Hebrew calligraphy - 1949
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Illuminated Passover Haggadah by Kafra. New York: Feldheim - Medieval-style gilded borders, Hebrew calligraphy - 1949

Early post-war deluxe Haggadah designed and illuminated by Kafra, published by Philipp Feldheim, New York, 1949 (Printed in U.S.A.). Conceived in the manner of a medieval Hebrew manuscript, the book features broad polychrome borders with subtle gilt, illuminated initials, miniature vignettes throughout, and elegant Hebrew calligraphy. Iconography includes the Exodus narrative, Ten Plagues, Temple/ritual scenes, and concluding songs, all framed by rich foliage and architectural ornaments reminiscent of 15th–16th-century Ashkenazic manuscripts. Title-page reads: “The Pessach Haggadah / Illuminated by Kafra / Feldheim Publisher, New York”; copyright leaf states: “Copyright 1949 by Philipp Feldheim, 45 Essex Street, New York, N.Y. / Printed in U.S.A.” Condition: • Original cream cloth with large Hebrew title; with the original dust jacket (edge wear, age-toning and a small tear/crease at upper margin—see photos). • Internally clean and bright: thick textured paper, strong impressions and vivid colors; occasional light foxing/handling to margins only; tight binding. • Overall Very Good internally; Good+ dust jacket. Details: • Publisher & place: Feldheim Publisher, New York. • Year: 1949. • Language: Hebrew (English on title-page). • Format: Large quarto (approx.). • Dimensions: please add your exact measurements. Provenance/Notes: A finely produced mid-century illuminated Haggadah—sought after by collectors of Judaica, illuminated books, and Passover Haggadot. A striking display copy for the Seder table or as a meaningful gift.

N.º 98982433

Vendido
Illuminated Passover Haggadah by Kafra. New York: Feldheim - Medieval-style gilded borders, Hebrew calligraphy - 1949

Illuminated Passover Haggadah by Kafra. New York: Feldheim - Medieval-style gilded borders, Hebrew calligraphy - 1949

Early post-war deluxe Haggadah designed and illuminated by Kafra, published by Philipp Feldheim, New York, 1949 (Printed in U.S.A.). Conceived in the manner of a medieval Hebrew manuscript, the book features broad polychrome borders with subtle gilt, illuminated initials, miniature vignettes throughout, and elegant Hebrew calligraphy. Iconography includes the Exodus narrative, Ten Plagues, Temple/ritual scenes, and concluding songs, all framed by rich foliage and architectural ornaments reminiscent of 15th–16th-century Ashkenazic manuscripts. Title-page reads: “The Pessach Haggadah / Illuminated by Kafra / Feldheim Publisher, New York”; copyright leaf states: “Copyright 1949 by Philipp Feldheim, 45 Essex Street, New York, N.Y. / Printed in U.S.A.”

Condition:
• Original cream cloth with large Hebrew title; with the original dust jacket (edge wear, age-toning and a small tear/crease at upper margin—see photos).
• Internally clean and bright: thick textured paper, strong impressions and vivid colors; occasional light foxing/handling to margins only; tight binding.
• Overall Very Good internally; Good+ dust jacket.

Details:
• Publisher & place: Feldheim Publisher, New York.
• Year: 1949.
• Language: Hebrew (English on title-page).
• Format: Large quarto (approx.).
• Dimensions: please add your exact measurements.

Provenance/Notes:
A finely produced mid-century illuminated Haggadah—sought after by collectors of Judaica, illuminated books, and Passover Haggadot. A striking display copy for the Seder table or as a meaningful gift.

Licitação final
€ 103
Sebastian Hau
Especialista
Estimativa  € 150 - € 220

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