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Rare Antique Machzor for Yom Kippur: Vienna, 1836 - מחזור ליום הכיפורים נוסח ספרד(עדות המזרח)

Lot 42: Rare Antique Machzor for Yom Kippur: Vienna, 1836 - מחזור ליום הכיפורים נוסח ספרד(עדות המזרח)

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A historic, edition of the Yom Kippur Prayer Book (Machzor) printed in Vienna, featuring the rare and distinct Nusach Sefard (Sephardic/Oriental Rite).


This auction is for Volume II of a Machzor for Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement). This specific volume is an exceptional find for collectors of rare prayer books, particularly due to its unique rite and Central European printing location.


Key Bibliographical Details:

  • Content: Machzor (High Holiday Prayer Book) for Yom Kippur (Volume II, likely covering the Ne’ilah prayer and possibly the final sections).
  • Rite (Nusach): Nusach Sefard (ספרד), representing the prayer tradition used in many Sephardic and Oriental Jewish communities, distinct from the Ashkenazi and the Hasidic (Chabad) Nusach Sefard.
  • Origin & Date: Clearly printed in Vienna, 1836 (dated תקצ"ו on the title page).
  • Publisher: Verlag von Josef Schlesinger’s Buchhandlung (Josef Schlesinger’s Book Store).
  • Significance: Vienna was a major cultural and publishing center in the 19th century. A Machzor printed in Vienna for the Sephardic Rite indicates the publisher served a wider, diverse community, making this an important historical document.

Ideal for:

  • Collectors of rare Machzorim and historical Jewish liturgical texts.
  • Specialists in 19th-century European Hebrew printing.
  • Those interested in the history of the Sephardic/Oriental Jewish community diaspora.


Condition report:

The book is in Good Antique Condition given its age and devotional purpose, and presents several unique features:


  • Binding: Features a handsome, dark green/black pressed cloth binding with decorative stamped borders and original leather spine with gold tooling. The spine label clearly states "MACHSOR Tom. II." and includes the name "ALBERT LEVY, " suggesting historical ownership by a notable individual or family.
  • Premium Endpapers: The front and back interior covers are lined with deep blue paper, which was often used in 19th-century luxury or premium bindings to enhance the book\'s aesthetic appeal and indicate quality.
  • Interior: The pages show moderate to heavy tanning and some foxing (age spots) typical of 19th-century paper, but the Hebrew text is clear and fully legible throughout.
  • Restoration/Stability: The book block is generally firm for its age.