Bidspirit auction | Rare! Calendar for 64 Years

Rare! Calendar for 64 Years Unique Hebrew calendar with prayers and dozens of fine illustrations Verona, 1826 * An interesting miniature book for determining the Jewish calendar dates for 64 years (1827–1889). See Hebrew text for a detailed explanation of the calendar structure. Following the calendar, additional texts are printed, including: Tefillas Haderech (the traveler’s prayer), the order of Sefiras Ha'omer, a haftarah chart according to Ashkenazi and Sephardi customs, and at the end, folk parables in Italian. Throughout the book, over 30 fine illustrations appear, some of them quite unique, including: a peacock (!), the sun and moon combined with a human face, the twelve zodiac signs, floral designs, and more. Each page of the Sefiras Ha'omer includes an order of prayer for two days and one illustration. A rare book, including the folded calendar (which is essential for using the calendar properly). Verona, 1826. Page count: [1] folded leaf, [2], 77; 13 pages. Two title pages, in Hebrew and Latin. Size: Miniature size. Condition : Small artistic text restoration on the folded page and on one of the pages in Italian, repaired tears, and many stains on the folded page. Antique binding with a spine and corners made of parchment. Provenance: William Gross Collection, Tel Aviv.