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Auction archive: Lot number 171

The Moss Haggadah (A Song of David Limited Facsimile Edition) with Accompanying Commentary Volume, Rochester: Bet Alpha, 1987

Important Judaica
19 Dec 2012
Estimate
US$10,000 - US$15,000
Price realised:
US$10,000
Auction archive: Lot number 171

The Moss Haggadah (A Song of David Limited Facsimile Edition) with Accompanying Commentary Volume, Rochester: Bet Alpha, 1987

Important Judaica
19 Dec 2012
Estimate
US$10,000 - US$15,000
Price realised:
US$10,000
Beschreibung:

The Moss Haggadah (A Song of David Limited Facsimile Edition) with Accompanying Commentary Volume, Rochester: Bet Alpha, 1987 Two volumes: 54 folios + 242 pages (18 x 11 1/2 in.; 458 x 292 mm). Veronese paper Two volumes: 54 folios + 242 pages (18 x 11 1/2 in.; 458 x 292 mm). facsimile volume: [1], 1-52 [1] ff.; commentary volume:[4], 76 [102], 56 [4] pp. Number 2 of 500 numbered copies (1-500) and 50 artist's copies (I-L). Produced at Stamperia Valdonega of Verona on paper especially created for the edition by Cartiere Fredrigoni of Verona; abundant hot gold foil stamping; printed on a single color press in thirteen colors, requiring multiple impressions (up to 25 per page); cutout sheets shipped to California for precision laser-cutting, then returned to Italy for finishing in Milan by the Recalcati Legatoria, including hand-application of mirrors, and miniature book, seal, and hinged cup. Maroon crushed morocco, panel gilt stamped, gilt stamp titles on spine. Facsimile and commentary volume housed within a cloth-covered slipcase, maroon morocco trim to match facsimile volume.

Auction archive: Lot number 171
Auction:
Datum:
19 Dec 2012
Auction house:
Sotheby's
New York
Beschreibung:

The Moss Haggadah (A Song of David Limited Facsimile Edition) with Accompanying Commentary Volume, Rochester: Bet Alpha, 1987 Two volumes: 54 folios + 242 pages (18 x 11 1/2 in.; 458 x 292 mm). Veronese paper Two volumes: 54 folios + 242 pages (18 x 11 1/2 in.; 458 x 292 mm). facsimile volume: [1], 1-52 [1] ff.; commentary volume:[4], 76 [102], 56 [4] pp. Number 2 of 500 numbered copies (1-500) and 50 artist's copies (I-L). Produced at Stamperia Valdonega of Verona on paper especially created for the edition by Cartiere Fredrigoni of Verona; abundant hot gold foil stamping; printed on a single color press in thirteen colors, requiring multiple impressions (up to 25 per page); cutout sheets shipped to California for precision laser-cutting, then returned to Italy for finishing in Milan by the Recalcati Legatoria, including hand-application of mirrors, and miniature book, seal, and hinged cup. Maroon crushed morocco, panel gilt stamped, gilt stamp titles on spine. Facsimile and commentary volume housed within a cloth-covered slipcase, maroon morocco trim to match facsimile volume.

Auction archive: Lot number 171
Auction:
Datum:
19 Dec 2012
Auction house:
Sotheby's
New York
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