(Judeo-Persian). Chamishah Chumshei Torah [Pentateuch]. Edited by Norollah ben Mose and Khodadad ben Eliyahu

AUCTION 47 | Thursday, December 10th, 2009 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 68
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(Judeo-Persian). Chamishah Chumshei Torah [Pentateuch]. Edited by Norollah ben Mose and Khodadad ben Eliyahu

Entirely in Judeo-Persian in square Hebrew characters, partially vocalized pp. (2), 698. Title loose. pp. 395-396 torn with some loss. Browned and fragile. Contemporary cloth, rebacked. 8vo Not found in bibliographic references consulted

London: British and Foreign Bible Society 1899

Est: $150 - $200
Though published under the auspices of a Gentile press, the book itself appears to be free of Christian influence