(BIBLE, Hebrew. PENTATEUCH). Chamisha Chumshei Torah- Tikun Sophrim

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $2,400

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

(ROTHSCHILD).

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Widow and Orphans Proops

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1797

Description

With Rashi’s commentary. With Nikud. Five parts in five volumes. THE AMSCHEL MAYER ROTHSCHILD COPY, with his signature on the title-pages of vols. I, IV and V

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 2245

summary

THE AMSCHEL MAYER ROTHSCHILD COPY, with his ownership inscriptions on titles Amschel Mayer Rothschild (1773-1855) led the Frankfurt branch of the Family. Born in Kassel, where his father, Mayer Amschel, the founding father began his business career as a trader in antiques, old coins and money changer. A pious man, AMSCHEL MAYER ROTHSCHILD provided financial support to the endeavors of Samson Raphael Hirsch

Later uniform roan-backed marbled boards, gently rubbed. 8vo

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