Singular Collection of c.55 Hebrew Manuscripts, originating from the Near East and North Africa. Many of a Biblical and liturgical nature. Also poetry, rabbinics, law, exegesis, etc.

Estimate: $5,000–$10,000
Hammer price: $5,000

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author

(YEMEN, NORTH AFRICA, etc.)

Place

v.p

Publication

18th-20th centuries

summary

Approximately half of Yemenite origin. Others deriving from Morocco and Algeria; also includes manuscripts from Aleppo, Cochin, Djerba and Persia. All Hebrew, many with Judeo-Arabic

Variously worn. Most in original sheep and boards. Folio and smaller

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Singular Collection of c.55 Hebrew Manuscripts, originating from the Near East and North Africa. Many of a Biblical and liturgical nature. Also poetry, rabbinics, law, exegesis, etc.

author

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Publication

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