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As one of the few booksellers specialising in important and rare books on Jewish history, literature, philosophy, religion and culture from the West End of London, Shapero Rare Books offers a diverse range of Judaica and Hebraica spanning the centuries, from early printed books and manuscripts in Hebrew through to modern illustrated Haggadot and books on food & drink.

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  • A scarce reprint of a series of articles from the Jewish Chronicle, February 1866.
    A scarce reprint of a series of articles from the Jewish Chronicle, February 1866.

    Dr. BENISCH.
    The Sabbath of The Jews in Its Relation to the Sunday Question. 1866.
    $164.00

  • First edition of Israel Meyer Japhet's Jewish hymns for cantor and chorus, in three parts.
    First edition of Israel Meyer Japhet's Jewish hymns for cantor and chorus, in three parts.

    J.M. JAFET (editor).
    Schirë Jeschurun. Gottesdienstliche Gesänge. Eingeführt in die Synagoge der israelitischen Religionsgesellschaft zu Frankfurt am Main. 1856.
    $888.00

  • Passover Haggadah with '35 coloured illustrations by Ze'ev Raban, "Bezalel" Jerusalem', and a 'Musical supplement'.
    Passover Haggadah with '35 coloured illustrations by Ze'ev Raban, "Bezalel" Jerusalem', and a 'Musical supplement'.

    [HAGGADAH]. RABAN, Ze'ev (illustrator).
    The Haggadah. 1961.
    $513.00

  • Scarce first edition of Abraham Solomon's book of laws and regulations of the New Synagogue of Leadenhall Street.
    Scarce first edition of Abraham Solomon's book of laws and regulations of the New Synagogue of Leadenhall Street.

    [SOLOMON, Abraham].
    Laws of the New Synagogue, Leadenhall Street, London. 1824.
    $1,298.00

  • Extremely Scarce Miniature Tunisian Simchat Torah hymns book, printed by Uzan Père & Fils - the biggest and most important Hebrew turn of the century print house in Tunis.
    Extremely Scarce Miniature Tunisian Simchat Torah hymns book, printed by Uzan Père & Fils - the biggest and most important Hebrew turn of the century print house in Tunis.

    [ANON].
    Sefer Simchat Torah. [c. 1920].
    $410.00

  • Scarce edition of Sephardic illustrated Haggadah printed in London, with parallel text in Hebrew and Spanish.
    Scarce edition of Sephardic illustrated Haggadah printed in London, with parallel text in Hebrew and Spanish.

    [HAGGADAH]. MELDULA, Jacob (translator).
    Orden de la Agada de Pesah en Hebraico y Espanol, 1813.
    $4,099.00

  • A scarce Talmud and holy scripture vocabulary by Jacob Rodrigues Moreira, published by the pioneer of Hebrew printing in London A. Alexander.
    A scarce Talmud and holy scripture vocabulary by Jacob Rodrigues Moreira, published by the pioneer of Hebrew printing in London A. Alexander.

    RODRIGUES MOREIRA, Jacob.
    Kehilath Jahacob: Being a vocabulary of words in the Hebrew Language. [1773].
    $2,733.00

  • Scarce Ashkenazic Passover Haggadah, Complete with Yiddish translation and notes in Wayber-Taytsch lettering, based on the Berlin Haggadah of 1785.
    Scarce Ashkenazic Passover Haggadah, Complete with Yiddish translation and notes in Wayber-Taytsch lettering, based on the Berlin Haggadah of 1785.

    [HAGGADAH].
    Haggadah shel Pesach. [Yiddish Passover Haggadah]. [1795].
    $3,074.00

  • Scarce first edition of the Basel Haggadah in its original ornamental binding and magnificent woodcut illustrations.
    Scarce first edition of the Basel Haggadah in its original ornamental binding and magnificent woodcut illustrations.

    [HAGGADAH]. COSCHELSBERG, Solomon (corrector).
    Seder Haggadah shel Pesach im Targum Ashkenaz. 1816.
    $1,367.00

  • The First Zionist Congress Official Protocol, a key document of early Zionist history.
    The First Zionist Congress Official Protocol, a key document of early Zionist history.

    [ZIONISM].
    Zionisten-Congress in Basel 1898.
    $1,025.00

  • Orchot Tzadikim is a mid-15th century book on Jewish Ethics by an unknown author, based on the works of other authors, written in Germany. Its first printed edition was published in Prague in 1581.
    Orchot Tzadikim is a mid-15th century book on Jewish Ethics by an unknown author, based on the works of other authors, written in Germany. Its first printed edition was published in Prague in 1581.

    [ANON.]
    Orchot Tzadikim. 1735.
    $888.00

  • Third edition of this Ashkenazi Passover Haggadah publishe din London with a special translation of 'Adir hu' to Yiddish, all three editions of which were published on the same year, the third edition 'with copious explanatory notes'.
    Third edition of this Ashkenazi Passover Haggadah publishe din London with a special translation of 'Adir hu' to Yiddish, all three editions of which were published on the same year, the third edition 'with copious explanatory notes'.

    [HAGGADAH]. MENDES, A.P. (translator).
    Seder Haggadah... Service for the First Nights of Passover. 1862.
    $957.00

  • Order of some New Year's and Yom Kippur prayers.
    Order of some New Year's and Yom Kippur prayers.

    [PRAYER BOOK].
    Order of Supplication. [Late 19th century].
    $205.00

  • First edition of the laws of the Great Synagogue.
    First edition of the laws of the Great Synagogue.

    [THE GREAT SYNAGOGUE].
    Laws of the Congregation of the Great Synagogue, Duke's Place, London. 1827.
    $820.00

  • Richly illustrated work on the Ancient history of Japan (1878) by Norman McLeod in which the author seeks to prove a Jewish origin for the Japanese.
    Richly illustrated work on the Ancient history of Japan (1878) by Norman McLeod in which the author seeks to prove a Jewish origin for the Japanese.

    MCLEOD, N[orman] (compiler).
    Illustrations to the Epitome of the Ancient History of Japan, 1878.
    $1,708.00

  • Invitations to Miss Da Costa to take part in the Imperial Institute's Reception which took place on the 17th of May 1893, hosted by The Prince of Wales in the presence of Queen Victoria.
    Invitations to Miss Da Costa to take part in the Imperial Institute's Reception which took place on the 17th of May 1893, hosted by The Prince of Wales in the presence of Queen Victoria.

    IMPERIAL INSTITUTE OF THE UNITED KINGDOM, THE COLONIES AND INDIA.
    Two Invitations from H.R.H. The Prince of Wales K.G. as President and The Executive Council 10 May 1893 & 17 May 1893.
    $3,416.00

  • A unique Selichot Ashkenazi Hebrew manuscript on vellum 'Belonging to the heroes of the Chevra Kadisha on the holy community of Schottland', includes a colour illustration. A rare relic from a 19th-century Jewish community in northern Poland.
    A unique Selichot Ashkenazi Hebrew manuscript on vellum 'Belonging to the heroes of the Chevra Kadisha on the holy community of Schottland', includes a colour illustration. A rare relic from a 19th-century Jewish community in northern Poland.

    [ANON.]
    Selichoth shel K"A Kislev. 1822.
    $11,613.00

  • A magnificent Ashkenazi manuscript for a Cohen which includes Seder Pidyon Ha'Ben, executed in Hamburg.
    A magnificent Ashkenazi manuscript for a Cohen which includes Seder Pidyon Ha'Ben, executed in Hamburg.

    FRIEDBERG, Moshe ben Shlomo (calligrapher).
    Seder Nesiat Kapayim Ve'Pidyon Ha'Ben. 1831.
    $6,148.00

  • First edition of Levi's Hebrew-English Pentateuch, which came to be the best known bible translation by a Jew of its time, with a separate vol. of the Five Scrolls.
    First edition of Levi's Hebrew-English Pentateuch, which came to be the best known bible translation by a Jew of its time, with a separate vol. of the Five Scrolls.

    [PENTATEUCH]. LEVI, David (translator).
    Tikun Sofrim. 1787.
    $5,124.00

  • Rev. Moses Lowman extols the virtues of Judaism as support for the Christian faith in his book A Rational of the Ritual of the Hebrew Worship.
    Rev. Moses Lowman extols the virtues of Judaism as support for the Christian faith in his book A Rational of the Ritual of the Hebrew Worship.

    LOWMAN, Moses.
    A Rational of the Ritual of the Hebrew Worship; 1748.
    $923.00

  • The first edition of the only known Halakhic work by Recanati, who is better known for his Kabbalistic work.
    The first edition of the only known Halakhic work by Recanati, who is better known for his Kabbalistic work.

    RECANATI, Menahem ben Benjamin.
    Piskey Halakhot M'hamekubal. 1538.
    $9,222.00

  • 18th century Pentateuch, vocalised, with commentary by Rashi, published by the Proops family printers.
    18th century Pentateuch, vocalised, with commentary by Rashi, published by the Proops family printers.

    [PENTATEUCH].
    Hamishah Humshey Torah... Tikun Sophrim. 1797.
    $4,782.00

  • A late 13th-century gift of land from Henry de Waldegrave to his brother Walter, with clause exlcuding its future alienation to religious order and Jews.
    A late 13th-century gift of land from Henry de Waldegrave to his brother Walter, with clause exlcuding its future alienation to religious order and Jews.

    [WALDEGRAVE, Henry de].
    [Deed in Latin]. Gift of Henry de Waldegrave, a furrier of London to his brother Walter of land in the parish of Waldegrave, Northamptonshire, [c. 1280].
    $8,880.00

  • Combined Ashkenazic and Sephardic Haggadah published by David Levi, one of the pioneers of Jewish printing in London.
    Combined Ashkenazic and Sephardic Haggadah published by David Levi, one of the pioneers of Jewish printing in London.

    [HAGGADAH]. LEVI, David (translator).
    Haggadah shel Pesach... Service for the Two First Nights of Passover. 1794.
    $6,831.00

  • Colour lithograph signed by Arthur Szyk, printed in New York in 1948.

    SZYK, Arthur.
    Visual history of Israel. 1948.
    $410.00

  • Scarce early edition of the Book of Psalms, vocalised and with cantillation.
    Scarce early edition of the Book of Psalms, vocalised and with cantillation.

    [THE BOOK OF PSALMS].
    Sefer Tehillim. Psalterium. 1595.
    $6,831.00

  • A beautiful example of a Bezalel Megillat Esther on vellum, housed in a silver case with elaborate filigree and semiprecious stones.
    A beautiful example of a Bezalel Megillat Esther on vellum, housed in a silver case with elaborate filigree and semiprecious stones.

    [ESTHER SCROLL].
    [Esther Scroll housed in silver decorative case, untitled]. [Circa 1920].
    $5,192.00

  • Portrait etching of Sir Moses Montefiore, created by his relative Eliezer Levi Montefiore - a businessman, etcher and gallery director born in the West Indies.

    MONTEFIORE, E.L.
    [Portrait of Sir Moses Montefiore]. 1819.
    $820.00

  • An original indenture signed by Sir Moses Montefiore, in which John Bryant Priestman purchased three shares of the capital in Alliance British Foreign Life Assurance for fifty seven pounds.
    An original indenture signed by Sir Moses Montefiore, in which John Bryant Priestman purchased three shares of the capital in Alliance British Foreign Life Assurance for fifty seven pounds.

    [MONTEFIORE].
    Indenture signed by Sir Moses Montefiore. 28 January 1825.
    $1,708.00

  • A fine family association copy of the Hebrew English Vocabulary by Abigail Lindo presented by her father through Sir Moses Montefiore her cousin.
    A fine family association copy of the Hebrew English Vocabulary by Abigail Lindo presented by her father through Sir Moses Montefiore her cousin.

    LINDO, Abigail.
    A Hebrew and English, and English and Hebrew Vocabulary; 1842.
    $1,708.00

  • First edition of William Wotton's work interpreting the Jewish Mishna laws of the Shabbath for the Christian reader.
    First edition of William Wotton's work interpreting the Jewish Mishna laws of the Shabbath for the Christian reader.

    WOTTON, W[illiam].
    Shabbath and Eruvin; 1718.
    $1,708.00

  • Sephardic Rite prayer book, published in vienna with personal dedication and custom binding made for Josef S. De Mayo.
    Sephardic Rite prayer book, published in vienna with personal dedication and custom binding made for Josef S. De Mayo.

    [PRAYER BOOK].
    Seder Tephilah Mi'Kol Ha'Shanah Ke'Minhag Spharadim. 1838.
    $2,050.00

  • Second edition of this scarce publication.
    Second edition of this scarce publication.

    B. B.
    A Historical and Law Treatise against the Jews and Judaism. [1720].
    $1,708.00

  • Work exploring Traditions of The Jews intended for Chrisitans. Isaacs, a converted Jew published a few works extolling his newly found Christian beliefs.
    Work exploring Traditions of The Jews intended for Chrisitans. Isaacs, a converted Jew published a few works extolling his newly found Christian beliefs.

    ISAACS, Hyam.
    Ceremonies, Customs, Rites, and Traditions of The Jews, [1830?].
    $513.00

  • De Luxe numbered edition of the Anglo-Jewish Historical Exhibition catalogue.<br />The exhibition was held at the Royal Albert Hall, London, from April to June, 1887.
    De Luxe numbered edition of the Anglo-Jewish Historical Exhibition catalogue.<br />The exhibition was held at the Royal Albert Hall, London, from April to June, 1887.

    JACOBS, Joseph; WOLF, Lucien.
    Catalogue of the Anglo-Jewish Historical Exhibition 1888.
    $4,440.00

  • First edition of Zvi Hirsch ben Meir HaKohen Rabinowitz's scientific work on chemistry.
    First edition of Zvi Hirsch ben Meir HaKohen Rabinowitz's scientific work on chemistry.

    RABINOWITZ, H. M.
    Otzar HaChochmah veHaMadah - Sefer HaHarkavah veHaHafradah o Chochmat HaChimiyah. 1876.
    $820.00

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