Bidspirit auction | Haggadah shel Pesach. Ma'ale Beit
Haggadah shel Pesach. Ma'ale Beit Horin. Amsterdam, 1781. Wide margins. First edition, including a map of the Land of Israel - Haggadah shel Pesach according to Ashkenazic and Sephardic rites, Ma'ale Beit Horin, with commentaries by three great sages. Amsterdam, 1781. First edition of the Haggadah under the title Ma'ale Beit Horin, which was later reprinted in dozens of editions. Includes commentaries by the holy Alshich, Gevurot Hashem by the Maharal of Prague, and Olelot Ephraim by the author of Kli Yakar. Also features explanations on the piyutim Az Rov Nissim and Ometz Gevuratecha, and on Chad Gadya by the author of Mateh Aharon. With magnificent copperplate engravings and decorative initials. The map and illustrations are modeled after the 1695 Amsterdam Haggadah. Yaari 199; Otzar HaHaggadot 300. [2], 52 leaves, [1 folded map]. With an additional title page. Printed on thick paper with wide margins. 28.5 cm. Very good condition. Some usage stains. Minor tears to the map, without loss. Original leather binding with gilt embossing. Minor flaws to the binding; spine repaired.