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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.

See: Antisemitism, Jewish History, Jewish Housekeeping, Jewish Literature & Philosophy, Jewish Religion & Festivals, Judaica & Fine Art, Zionism & Israel

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  • A modern Haggadah with hand-printed illustrations by Yaacov Agam, one of 9 copies signed by the artist.
    A modern Haggadah with hand-printed illustrations by Yaacov Agam, one of 9 copies signed by the artist.

    [HAGGADAH]. AGAM, Yaacov (illustrator).
    Haggadah shel Pesach. 1985.
    $10,287.00

  • A very attractive example of a traditional Jewish marriage contract, fully manuscript<br />and richly decorated with fine colours and liquid gold.

    [KETUBAH].
    Italian decorated Ketubah. 1799.
    $41,145.00

  • One of the first instructive texts on Judaism to be published in Germany.
    One of the first instructive texts on Judaism to be published in Germany.

    WOLF, Abraham Nathan.
    Grundsätze der Jüdischen Religion 1782.
    $2,401.00

  • An early 19th century Italian Esther scroll, beautifully illuminated in colour.
    An early 19th century Italian Esther scroll, beautifully illuminated in colour.

    [ESTHER SCROLL].
    [Illuminated Esther Scroll, untitled]. early 19th century.
    $13,030.00

  • An attractive example of a traditional Jewish marriage contract, fully manuscript and elegantly decorated with fine colours and liquid gold.

    [KETUBAH].
    Italian decorated Ketubah. 1730.
    $34,288.00

  • A powerful etched portrait of Theodor Herzl by Hermann Struck, signed by both Hermann Struck and by Theodor Herzl himself.

    STRUCK, Hermann.
    Bildnis Theodor Herzl. 1903.
    $10,972.00

  • One of the first Hebrew Penitential Prayers book printed in London.
    One of the first Hebrew Penitential Prayers book printed in London.

    [PRAYER BOOK].
    Selichoth Mi'Kol HaShanah. 1770.
    $3,429.00

  • Judisches Ceremoniel by Paul Christian Kirchner is a fundamental and richly illustrated work describing Jewish customs, rituals and costumes.
    Judisches Ceremoniel by Paul Christian Kirchner is a fundamental and richly illustrated work describing Jewish customs, rituals and costumes.

    KIRCHNER, Paul Christian.
    Jüdisches Ceremoniel, oder Beschreibung derjenigen Gebräuche, 1726.
    $2,538.00

  • First collection of Six Congress Addresses of Theodor Herzl. Private press German edition, number 253 out of a limited edition of 400.
    First collection of Six Congress Addresses of Theodor Herzl. Private press German edition, number 253 out of a limited edition of 400.

    HERZL, Theodor.
    Sechs Kongressreden. [Six Congress Addresses]. 1914.
    $686.00

  • First edition of this illustrated report on the progress made by settlers in Palestine, published by the Executive of the World Zionist Organisation.
    First edition of this illustrated report on the progress made by settlers in Palestine, published by the Executive of the World Zionist Organisation.

    [The World Zionist Organisation].
    Das Werk Des Zionismus in Palästina. [The work of Zionism in Palestine]. 1926.
    $515.00

  • Collection of articles in German by prominent Zionist leaders, edited by Eine Sammelschrift.<br />
    Collection of articles in German by prominent Zionist leaders, edited by Eine Sammelschrift.<br />

    SAMMELSCHRIFT, Eine (editor).
    Die Zionistische Idee. [The Zionist Idea]. 1926.
    $481.00

  • Israel's Messenger published by Ezra was the largest and oldest Shanghai Jewish community newspaper and the world's first Zionist periodical.
    Israel's Messenger published by Ezra was the largest and oldest Shanghai Jewish community newspaper and the world's first Zionist periodical.

    EZRA, N.E.B. Esq. (editor).
    Israel's Messenger. A Jewish Paper Devoted to the Interests of Jews and Judaism in the Far East. 1906-1936.
    $4,801.00

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