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Collection of postcards depicting Jewish customs. Europe, early 20th century

Opening price: $200

Commission: 23%

Sold: $280
06.10.2025 07:00pm

Collection of 26 postcards featuring illustrations of Jewish customs, synagogue scenes, and biblical scenes. Europe, various publishers, early 20th century. Includes rare examples.

Among the postcards: Hatarat Nedarim on the eve of Rosh Hashanah – postcard published by Reznick, Warsaw; Tashlich; Daniel in the Lion’s Den – postcard issued in Austria; Simchat Torah hakafot; Priestly Blessing – postcard published by Cairo Postcard Trust; postcards with illustrated and gilded scenes – “And you shall sound the trumpets”; postcards illustrating Kiddush Levanah, Birkat HaBanim (Blessing of the Children), the sounding of the shofar on Rosh Hashanah, and more.

Ten of the postcards were used or mailed; three have clipped corners; one postcard has a horizontal crack and has been reinforced. Otherwise in good condition.

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189. Collection of postcards depicting Jewish customs. Europe, early 20th century