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Shahn, Ben (1898-1969) Haggadah for Passover. Paris/London: The Trianon Press, 1966. Folio-format portfolio, copy number 34 of 228 printed on pure rag Arches Verge paper, text printed in Hebrew and English, illustrated by Shahn, translation, introduction and commentary by Cecil Roth; gold-tooled limp paper wrappers lettered in gold, housed in full parchment padded clamshell box tooled in gold with silver clasp, box somewhat reflexed, 15 3/4 x 12 in.
Estimate $800-1,200
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