magnificent Ashkenazi manuscript for a Cohen

Includes the order of the priestly blessings, beginning from the 'Retzei' through the end of 'Sim Shalom', with the 'Yehi Ratzon' prayer for livelihood and 'Ribono Shel Olam' for better dreams, followed by the order of the redemption of the first born (Pidyon Ha'Ben) and the rules of the priestly blessing. The hand-written text is accompanied by beautiful illustrations and priestly motifs (Cohen's hands raised in blessing, crown of priesthood etc).

Leaf 13 notes: 'Written on Rosh Chodesh Iyar 1831'. Leaf 16 notes: 'This book was written in honor of … R. Feibelman son of … David Katz z"l of Altona'.

8vo (18 x 12 cm); vocalised Hebrew manuscript on paper, magnificent modern calf binding, with elaborate floral gilt ornaments and Hebrew title to front, housed in a cloth slipcase covered with marbled paper; [1], 19 ii pp.