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Rothschild Haggadah. Elaborate facsimile on special paper, published by Facsimile Editions and the Israel Museum. Including a commentary volume in English. London-Jerusalem, 2000. Copy LXXXI/CL. Limited edition of 550 copies (150 copies were numbered in Roman numerals). Facsimile of a Passover Haggadah illustrated manuscript, from the "Rothschild Miscellany", an elaborate manuscript from North Italy, commissioned by Moshe son of Yekutiel HaKohen in 1479, and considered most lavish amongst Hebrew manuscripts. Complemented with color illustrations, including illustrations depicting the preparations for Passover, Matza baking and various biblical scenes. Facsimile: [21] leaves; commentary volume: 78, [1] pages. 21 cm. The two volumes are placed in an original box. Very good condition.