(BIBLE, Hebrew. PENTATEUCH). Chamisha Chumshei Torah- Tikun Sophrim

AUCTION 15 | Tuesday, March 12th, 2002 at 1:00

Fine Hebrew Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art The Property of Various Owners

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Lot 381

(ROTHSCHILD).

(BIBLE, Hebrew. PENTATEUCH). Chamisha Chumshei Torah- Tikun Sophrim

With Rashi’s commentary. With Nikud. Five parts in five volumes. THE AMSCHEL MAYER ROTHSCHILD COPY, with his signature on the title-pages of vols. I, IV and V Later uniform roan-backed marbled boards, gently rubbed. 8vo Vinograd, Amsterdam 2245

Amsterdam: Widow and Orphans Proops 1797

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

PRICE REALIZED $2,400

THE AMSCHEL MAYER ROTHSCHILD COPY, with his ownership inscriptions on titles Amschel Mayer Rothschild (1773-1855) led the Frankfurt branch of the Family. Born in Kassel, where his father, Mayer Amschel, the founding father began his business career as a trader in antiques, old coins and money changer. A pious man, AMSCHEL MAYER ROTHSCHILD provided financial support to the endeavors of Samson Raphael Hirsch