Bidspirit auction | Hagaddah with Marathi Translation and

Hagaddah with Marathi Translation and Illustrations. Pune, India 1874. Rare. הגדה של פסח. עם תרגום למראטי ואיורים. פונה, הודו תרל”ד (1874). נדיר. - Passover Haggadah as per the rites of the Jews of India with a Marathi translation. This Haggadah was edited and brought to print in Pune, India in 1874 by the brothers Moshe Yaakov and Aaron Daniel Ilker, and is one of only a few Seforim and the very only Haggadah published in Pune. The pages are laid out with the Hebrew text and Marathi translation on facing pages. On pages 1-5 there are original illustrations depicting the preparations of Pesach and Matzah, as well as the actual Seder, all according to Indian custom. These authentic illustrations give us a glimpse into the world of Eastern Jewry and show us firsthand their appearance and attire during that era. Yaari 1077. Yudlov 1437. 2, [9], [1], 5-50, 5-44, 5 pages. 20 cm. Fine condition. Some small repairs. Elegant modern leather binding. Opening bid $1200