Facsimile, Worms Machzor, magnificent manuscript from the 13th century. Large and magnificent facsimile upon thick faux parchment paper. Magnificent binding of leather and metal in antique style, with clasps for closure. The Machzor, written in 1272, was used for hundreds of years in the synagogue of the Worms congregation until the destruction of the synagogue by the Nazis on Kristallnacht, on November 1938. The Machzor was saved by Worms' archivist, who concealed it in a cathedral. In 1957 the manuscript was transferred to The National & University Library of Israel in Jerusalem. [224] leaves. Size of leaves: 39x31 cm. Very good condition. Includes volume of prefaces and two illustrated facsimile leaves from a similar manuscript from same period, bound separately. Original wooden case for all items.
Facsimile, Worms Machzor, magnificent manuscript from the 13th century. Large and magnificent facsimile upon thick faux parchment paper. Magnificent binding of leather and metal in antique style, with clasps for closure. The Machzor, written in 1272, was used for hundreds of years in the synagogue of the Worms congregation until the destruction of the synagogue by the Nazis on Kristallnacht, on November 1938. The Machzor was saved by Worms' archivist, who concealed it in a cathedral. In 1957 the manuscript was transferred to The National & University Library of Israel in Jerusalem. [224] leaves. Size of leaves: 39x31 cm. Very good condition. Includes volume of prefaces and two illustrated facsimile leaves from a similar manuscript from same period, bound separately. Original wooden case for all items.
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