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The First Facsimile of the Prague 1526 Haggadah - Berlin, 1926 - Facsimile of the famed Prague Haggadah from 1527: Die Pessach Haggadah : ...1526 [רפ”ז] 5287 :des Gerschom Kohen. The first full facsimile of this important Haggadah. Published by Yosef Altman. Berlin, 1926. Enclosed with this facsimile is a detailed description of the Haggadah, in German.  Yaari 2020; Otzar Hahaggadot 3024.  14, [1] pp. [38] leaves. Fine new binding. Stains and minor blemishes. Good overall condition.  The Prague Haggadah, which was printed in 1526 by Gerschom Kohen,   is considered one of the most important and influential Haggadahs in the history of Hebrew printing, it being the first printed illustrated Haggadah that had survived in full. Its central significance derives from the fact that it served as a prototype for future generations: its artistic format, which integrates detailed woodcuts alongside the text, and the design of the ornate letters and initials, set the visual and textual standard for numerous Haggadot subsequently printed throughout Europe. Furthermore, it represents an impressive cultural transition from illuminated manuscripts to mass-produced printed books, while maintaining a high artistic level that merged traditional Jewish motifs with the Renaissance style of the period