Rare Londoner Haggadah facsimile edition

Rare Die Londoner Haggada. The Haggadah (Hebrew: הַגָּדָה, "telling"; plural: Haggadot) is a Jewish text that sets forth the order of the Passover Seder. According to Jewish practice, reading the Haggadah at the Seder table is a fulfillment of the mitzvah to each adult Jew to tell their children the story from the Book of Exodus about God bringing the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, with a strong hand and an outstretched arm

The British Library has a facsimile edition of the London Haggadah, one of the most famous and beautiful illuminated Haggadahs in the world. The book includes a full-colour reproduction of the Haggadah, as well as an introduction and commentary by Bezalel Narkiss.

The London Haggadah is a German-Ashkenazi Haggadah that was created in the mid-15th century. The Haggadah is richly illuminated with over 600 miniatures and marginal decorations. The miniatures depict scenes from the Exodus story, as well as everyday life in the Jewish community of the time.

The London Haggadah is a most beautiful and valuable historical and cultural document. It is one of the most important examples of illuminated manuscript art from the medieval period. The Haggadah is also a valuable resource for learning about the history and traditions of the Jewish Passover holiday.

In excellent condition with the original sleeve.

Measures 15.1/2 inches (39.4 cm) x 11 inches (28 cm).