1857 · Vienna
by Güns, Joseph (transl)
Vienna: Jos. Schlesinger, 1857. vg. Bakelite spine over linen. Elaborate decorative cover with mounted ivory onlays with leaf cutouts, metal cartouche of the ten commandants over red and gold fabric and two diagonal lines of metal flowers. With original brass frame. Retaining the clasp, slightly askew. All edges gilt. Endpapers with decorative motif in gold. First blank stamped "Congregation Hoev Scholom of Brooklyn, N.Y." A few leaves at beginning starting or loose. In original paper box with metal hinges and textured paper; two edges splitting at hinges. Prayers for every day and for the Sabbath.
(Inventory #: 46191)