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Silbermann, Abraham Maurice : HAGADAH LI-YELADIM. DIE HAGGADAH DES KINDES

Berlin, Hebräischer Verlag Menorah,", 1936

2nd printing of the first children’s hagadah published in Europe, and the the first hagadah with moving parts (first was 1933). Published 3 years after Hitler came to power. Text in Hebrew and German. Famous and much loved children's Haggadah with its moveable parts. Illustrated by Erwin Singer Born in Hungary, [Abraham Moritz] Silbermann [1889-1939] was ordained as a rabbi at Berlin Rabbinical Seminary, but engaged in publishing and bookselling… his Children’s Haggadah was popular” (Encyclopedia Judaica) . This book was a featured selection in the Brooklyn Public Library’s 2000 exhibition,  Brooklyn Pops Up! : The History and Art of the Movable Book. The illustrations with moving parts depict baby Moses on the Nile, the Jews’ bondage in Egypt, the plagues, the Pharaoh’s army in the Red Sea, and the hiding and finding of the afikomen at a contemporary Seder. In addition, there is a two page full-color illustration entitled “Next Year in Jerusalem” in Hebrew. Printed in Hebrew, with German translation facing. With lyrics and music for a number of songs at the end. Spine repaired, new endpapers, wear to boards, including 2 corner patches on rear board where patterned paper design is lacking (boards remain strong and tight. Moving parts have tears, often repaired with cellophane tape, but are all functional. Good Solid Condition (hag 15-2)

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