Arthur Szyk's Haggadah was published in 1939. Swann Galleries lot description calls it "the artist's best-known work and the most celebrated modern illustrated Haggadah." The limited edition is highly sought-after. This is number 41/125 and it sold for $38,000 in 2010.
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Arthur Szyk, The Haggadah, Matzoh and Maror (Bitter Herbs), 1939 |
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Arthur Szyk, The Haggadah, Edited by Cecil Roth, Fine Binding, 1939 |
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Arthur Szyk, The Haggadah, Signed Limitation Page, 1939
Signatures of artist Arthur Szyk and editor Cecil Roth |
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"At the Feet of Your Most Gracious Majesty, I humbly lay these works of my hands,
shelving forth the Afflictions of my People Israel.
arthur szyk, illuminator: of Poland"
Arthur Szyk, The Haggadah, 1939 |
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Hodu L'Adonai Ki-Tov / Ki L'Olam Chasdo
Give thanks to the Lord for He is good / For his mercy endureth forever
Arthur Szyk, The Haggadah, 1939 |
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