(Bible, Hebrew). Sepher Torah Nevi’im U'Kethuvim

AUCTION 42 | Thursday, December 18th, 2008 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 226
(MINIATURE BOOK)

(Bible, Hebrew). Sepher Torah Nevi’im U'Kethuvim

Prepared by Menachem M. Scholtz. Original pictorial printed cloth. Housed within original hinged metal case, with magnifying glass inset (lacking hinge). Hebrew inscription on rear of case reads: "Gifted to Tzvi Hirsch son of Ithamar Merkowitz." Several leaves stained in violet ink. Portion of spine missing. 2 x 3 cm

Warsaw: c.1880

Est: $1,000 - $1,500
PRICE REALIZED $2,200
Purportedly, The Smallest Hebrew Book Printed