(Bible, Hebrew). Full two-sided leaf, text comprising: Daniel Chap. XI middle of verse 2 through middle of verse 13.

AUCTION 76 | Thursday, June 14th, 2018 at 3:00 PM

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Ceremonial & Graphic Art

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Lot 305

(CAIRO GENIZA)

(Bible, Hebrew). Full two-sided leaf, text comprising: Daniel Chap. XI middle of verse 2 through middle of verse 13.

Square Hebrew script in an Oriental hand, brown ink on vellum. Text with nekudoth and cantillation. Plus marginal Mesorah and Keri. Stained, edges worn. 4.75 x 5.20 inches.

(Orient: 13th century)

Est: $3,000 - $5,000

PRICE REALIZED $3,500

A leaf from a small Hebrew Bible written in a large, readable hand. <<Provenance:>> 1. Ben Ezra synagogue at Fustat, south of Cairo. Acquired by: 2. Elkan N. Adler. Gifted in 1897 to: 3. Wilfred Merton. Acquired after his death (1957) by: 4. Martin Breslauer. Sold in 1958 to: 5. Julius Bisno, Los Angeles. 6. Family descent.