Oxford, Bodleian Library (GB)
: Opp. add. 4° V. 50
ISTC No.im00007850
TitleMahazor
ImprintSoncino and Casal Maggiore : Sons of Israel Nathan Soncino, between 10 Sept. and 9 Oct. 1485 and 21 and 29 Aug. 1486
Formatf°
Languageheb
SubjectLiturgy
Periodclassical
Description of Copy
Copy Id02122143
Holding InstitutionOxford, Bodleian Library (GB)
ShelfmarkOpp. add. 4° V. 50
NoteCreated by Rahel Fronda.
Physical DescriptionSome printed initial word panels have been later coloured by hand (green, red and pink). It is not possible to date this activity though nor is it possible to link it with any specific previous owner.
Size of leaves255 × 180 mm
Copy FeaturesComplete
Support material (book)Paper
WatermarkYes
SourceBod-inc Heb 82
Provenance
1500 -
1600
AreaItaly
Time period1500 - 1600
Provenance TypeManuscript Notes
Method of acquisitionunknown
Manuscript notesOn recto of the third front flyleaf, this hand has added a list of Jewish holidays with their correspondence to the Jewish calendar months; in 16th century Italian hand, in brown ink. The same person likely added a few marginal notes in Hebrew in semi-cursive Italian script. On recto of the flyleaf that precedes part 2 of the book, this person has made extensive notes in Hebrew with regard to various liturgical practices (i.e. during which holidays specific prayers and parts of liturgy are recited).
Ms. notes (frequency)Several
Location in BookThroughout
SupplementsYes
CommentsYes
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
SourceBook in hand
Provenance
1597 -
1597
AreaItaly
Time period1597 - 1597
Provenance TypeInscription
NoteOn verso of last leaf, censor's note reads: 'Dominico Irosolimi[ta]no 1597'.
Ms. notes (frequency)A few
Location in BookThroughout
CensorshipYes
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
SourceBook in hand
Provenance
1628 -
1628
AreaItaly
Time period1628 - 1628
Provenance TypeInscription
NoteOn recto of last leaf censor's note reads: 'Visto per me Gio[vanni] Domenico Carretto 1628'.
Ms. notes (frequency)A few
Location in BookThroughout
CensorshipYes
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
SourceBook in hand
Provenance
1628 -
1728
AreaItaly
Time period1628 - 1728
Provenance TypeManuscript Notes
Method of acquisitionunknown
Manuscript notesThis hand has restored the passages that were deleted by censors. The restored words are added to the margins, in square script in dark brown ink.
Ms. notes (frequency)A few
Location in BookThroughout
CompletionsYes
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
SourceBook in hand
Provenance
1728 -
1828
AreaItaly
Time period1728 - 1828
Provenance nameA. G., 1728-1828 [Person; Former Owner] (Unknown, Unknown, Unknown)
Provenance TypeBinding
Method of acquisitionunknown
Binding note18th century tooled (blind and gold) calf over paper boards; centrepiece ornament on both boards includes owner's initials A. G.; evidence of clasps; rebacked; imprint details in gilt on the spine.
Binding date18th cent.
Binding typeBoards
Board materialPaper
Cover materialLeather
FurnitureNo
Binding statusRebound
Binding Dimensions270 × 198 × 65 mm
TitlingTooled
ToolingGold
EdgesColoured
Writing on edgesNone
GaufferedNo
Manuscript notesIt is possible that this owner has added a few unidentified notes in Italian.
Ms. notes (frequency)A few
Location in BookThroughout
SupplementsYes
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
SourceBook in hand
Provenance
1900 -
AreaGreat Britain
Time period1900 -
Provenance TypeBibliographic Evidence
Shelfmark
Method of acquisitionunknown
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain
SourceBook in hand
Other Information
CompletenessThe enumeration of provenance evidence is considered complete
Last Edit2019-04-10 18:00:00