Miniature Siddur for the Five Fasts
Amsterdam, 1740
Order of the Five Fasts according to the rite of the Sephardic community: Tzom Gedaliah, the 10th of Teves, Ta’anis Esther, the 17th of Tammuz, and Tisha B’Av.
A miniature volume, measuring only 8.5 cm!
This is a complete siddur designated specifically for the fast days, and it includes the prayers of Shacharis, Maariv, and Minchah, together with the piyutim, kinnos, and Megillas Eichah.
Printed on leaves 160-170 is the haftarah for Tisha B’Av, with a Ladino translation.
Original leather binding, with gilt edges and elegant engravings (slightly faded).
Page Count: 199, [1] leaf.
Size: Miniature format: only 8.5 cm.
Condition: Good, some stains. Slight wear to the binding, clasp holes (without clasps).
