Auction 68
Lot 38:
Siddur Safah Berurah, Yotzrot, Hoshanot and Selichot, Ashkenaz custom. "Complete and precise and translated into Ashkenazit" by Rabbi Wolf of Heidenheim, the Raveh – Rodelheim, 1856. At its end, Sefer Tehillim "with an Ashkenazic translation, vowelized and proofread…" with a separate title page. After it, Shir Hayichud and Techinot in Judeo-German. 4, 224, 104, 36, 92, 12, 8 leaves.
Alongside the title page, an illustration of flora and angels on clouds with the word "לסבלונת" between them. סבלונות – a gift to the bride from the groom and his family before their marriage. An identical inscription is embossed on the binding.
Gedolei Yisrael greatly appreciated the work of the Raveh, as indicated by the title pages of these Chumashim: "מדויק בתכלית הדיוק ומסדר בשלמות הסדור". It is common knowledge that the Admor Baal HaTanya ordered the printer Rabbi Yisrael Yoffe of Kopust to proofread the Siddur according to the version of the Raveh "since it was finely precise". Maran the Chatam Sofer said of the Raveh’s work that without it, the Piyyutim would have been forgotten.
Impressive, original leather binding, scuffed due to usage. Embossed with the inscription "לסבלונת" as stated. Blemished spine and loose front board. Some taping. Stains, Signs of usage. Good overall condition.
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