the front engraved with the priestly hands flanking a tree and the back with a hand pouring water within strapwork cartouches, the spine with three flowers, the clasp with foliage strapwork, containing Hebrew text for the festivals, German and Polish rites, printed by Solomon ben Jacob Proops, Amsterdam, 1714

Sotheby's Amsterdam, June 15, 1987, lot 1 

In general good condition, except some work at the ends of the hinges and borders, one clasp lacks hinge pin
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