- An important collection of manuscripts concerning the
printing of the Talmud in Italy, and the subsequent Public
Burning of these tomes by order of the Pope in 1555.
Sold for $149,500. Lot 227.
- A beautiful liturgical illuminated vellum manuscript
of selected prayers by Nathan ben Samson of Mehzeritch,
1728. This fine example of 18th century Jewish art, with
particularly well executed illustrations and calligraphy,
is in very fresh condition and is being offered at public
auction for the first time, having until now remained in
private hands.
Sold for $59,800. Lot 222 
- An additional highlight in the manuscript section is
Maimonides’ The Book of Precepts,
1492. This manuscript includes almost the entire text of
Maimonides’ The Book of Precepts in the original Arabic
version. There are only six or seven complete or close to
complete manuscript copies of the Arabic version extant.
Sold for $23,000. Lot 226
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- Hebrew Bible printed by Daniel Bomberg in Venice, 1524.
This four-volume set was in fine condition.
Sold for $86,250. Lot 38
- Early printed Hebrew books in magnificent period bindings
are also being offered including a Bible in a fine contemporary
Grolier-style binding, Antwerp, 1573.
Sold for $27,600. Lot 53
- A Hebrew Bible, an attractive wide-margined copy of an
exceptionally rare Venetian edition, dated 1528.
Sold for $25,300. Lot 39
- A book of Rabbinic code by Isaac ben Jacob Alfasi, Venice,
1521-2. This is a fine copy of an exceptionally rare and
important edition.
Sold for $43,700. Lot 3
- An early Americana Marriage Contract on paper from 1751.
This is one of the earliest American Kethuboth extant.
Sold for $17,250. Lot 6
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