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Title: Victorian Daily Prayer Book in Hebrew "Tephilath of Israel" w/ Carved Bone Cover

Description: Antique prayer book in Hebrew ("Tephilath Israel" meaning "Prayer of Israel") published in Vienna in 1894 by Jos. Schlesinger. The book is made with a binding of celluloid over cloth, with bone and metal decorations and a copper clasp. Dimensions: 4" height x 3" width x 1" depth Austria, 1894 The book contains prayers for the whole year ("תפלות כל השנה"). The first page reads: תפלה ישראל כולל סדר קצת לימות החול וכל איש כקטן כגדול ימצא אותן בדרכן, והנה בעזר ה' נסדר Translation of Hebrew: Prayer of Israel Including A partial order for weekdays, and every person, small and large, will find them in their proper order, and behold, with God's help, it is arranged. Here are some additional translations from the image excerpts: "יְהִי יְיָ אֱלֹהֵינוּ עִמָּנוּ" translates to "May the Lord our God be with us". "שָׁלוֹם עֲלֵינוּ . וְעַל כָּל־יִשְׂרָאֵל" translates to "Peace upon us, and upon all Israel". "תפלת שחרית" translates to "Morning Prayer". The exterior is a shell of celluloid over cloth.

Additional Information: Dimensions:
Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
Style:
Late Victorian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bone,Brass,Paper
Place of Origin:
Austria
Period:
1890-1899
Date of Manufacture:
1894
Condition:
GoodVery good antique condition. The frame of the front cover is slightly bent as seen in photographs. The pages are well preserved and can still be read and turned with ease. The spine is in great condition.
Seller Location:
Van Nuys, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: 20n01761.LN1stDibs: LU947445004602

Reserve: $675.00

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Victorian Daily Prayer Book in Hebrew "Tephilath of Israel" w/ Carved Bone Cover

Name: Victorian Daily Prayer Book in Hebrew \"Tephilath of Israel\" w/ Carved Bone Cover
SKU: 225232587
Price: 320 USD
Availability: InStock