Hebrew. FIVE SCROLLS & HAFTOROTH)

Estimate: $25,000–$30,000
Hammer price: $55,000

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author

(Bible,.

Place

Germany

Publication

13th Century

Description

Large Gothic Ashkenazic square Hebrew script with vocalization and cantillation marks. On Vellum. Wide margins. Initial words illuminated with decorative flourishes in red, green and black ink. Double columns of twenty-seven lines

summary

A most impressive manuscript The codicological and paleographical features of this Biblical Manuscript indicate it was written during the 13th-century

ff. (75). Lower portion of margin removed on few leaves not affecting text. Pricking on outer margins. Horizontal and vertical ruling. Scattered marginalia. Lightly browned, foxed and stained in places. Recent calf- backed wooden boards, remnants of clasps. Folio

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