<<Elephantine >> Scroll of Esther. Hebrew manuscript written in an uncommonly bold Aschkenazic hand on vellum. Composed on six membranes set in 18 columns. Height: 31 inches.

AUCTION 63 | Thursday, November 13th, 2014 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic and Ceremonial Art

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Lot 303
MEGILATH ESTHER.

<<Elephantine >> Scroll of Esther. Hebrew manuscript written in an uncommonly bold Aschkenazic hand on vellum. Composed on six membranes set in 18 columns. Height: 31 inches.

Opening column backed onto fabric.

19th-century

Est: $5,000 - $7,000
An extraordinarily large Esther Scroll. Attached is a Victorian manuscript description scholarly of the scroll, along with a label reading: “Kindly touch this Roll with great CARE.”