Auction 109 Books | Letters and Manuscripts | Megillot and Jewish Ceremonial Art
The Barcelona Haggadah – Exquisite Facsimile
Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $4,000
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The Barcelona Haggadah, exquisite facsimile published by Facsimile Editions. With a commentary volume, including an English translation of the text. London, 1992. Copy no. 31/500 (the facsimile was printed in a total of 550 copies, including 50 Ad Personam copies identical to regular copies).
An exquisite, accurate facsimile of the Barcelona Haggadah, a 14th-century illuminated manuscript. Printed on thick imitation vellum paper and bound in leather. The raised burnished gold in the original was reproduced by laying metal leaf by hand.
Facsimile: [161] leaves. Commentary volume: 175 pages. Approx. 26 cm. Both volumes placed in original cardboard slipcase. Slipcase: 28 cm. Good condition. Minor defects to spines and slipcase.
Passover Haggadot
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