(Peirush al HaTorah). Anonymous.

AUCTION 58 | Thursday, May 02nd, 2013 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts and Autograph Letters

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Lot 348

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(Peirush al HaTorah). Anonymous.

Yiddish Manuscript written in some 75 note-books. Approx. 1,000 pages. Variously worn. 8vo.

Warsaw?: circa 1920

Est: $700 - $900

PRICE REALIZED $500

An extensive commentary on the Torah, mostly Bereishith, Shemoth and VaYikra, including translation into Yiddish of Midrashim, Rashi and other commentaries. With excerpts on Bamidbar and Devarim. Includes commentary on Megillath Eichah, and a pamphlet on the Siddur and laws of prayer. An interesting commentary with educational and moralistic overtones, probably intended for women or those not well versed in Hebrew.