Bidspirit auction | Ancient Hebrew Prayer Book with

Ancient Hebrew Prayer Book with Haggadah and “Scroll of Antiochus”. Thanks to one of our dear friends it is a MAHZOR for the whole year according to the Italian Rite, printed in 2 parts - this is part 1. Venice, Italy, 1772. - Please see: https://www.nli.org.il/he/books/NNL_ALEPH990019933710205171/NLI The copy lacks the title page (begins on leaf ג) and is incomplete at the end, but retains the majority of the text. Contents include:  • Scroll of Antiochus (Megillat Antiochus)  • Passover Haggadah  • Azharot by Rabbi Solomon Ibn Gabirol  • A unique prayer for the proclamation of Rosh Chodesh on Shabbat, in a rare and intriguing version. Printed on thick paper in traditional Hebrew type; 281 leaves. Condition: Fair – lacks title and end, aged paper with some wear and stains, otherwise complete and legible. Dimensions: 17.5 × 12 × 3.5 cm Weight: 550 g