Marriage Contract of a groom named “Abraham” (Fragment). Brown ink on vellum. Large Sephardic script within decorative border

AUCTION 35 |
Tuesday, November 21st,
2006 at 1:00
Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art
Lot 267
(KETHUBAH)
Marriage Contract of a groom named “Abraham” (Fragment). Brown ink on vellum. Large Sephardic script within decorative border
Northern Spain: Early 14th century
Est: $800 - $1,200
PRICE REALIZED $800
One of the earliest Spanish marriage contracts extant (if only in fragmentary form).
The last line of the fragment, “be-pheirush be-lo ta’aroveth (“explicitly without any admixtures”) is a formula unique in the annals of the Kethubah