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Auction 23 · Lot 71

Hebrew). Chamishah Chumshei Torah and Megilloth with Rashi, Targum and the Biur by Moses Mendelsohn

Estimate
$3,000–$4,000
Hammer price
$2,500

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

author

(BIBLE,

printer

Stiafsny

Place

Prague

Publication

1801

Description

Five volumes. Five differing engraved title-pages by Markus Klauber, each with Biblical vignettes (twenty in total)

references

Apparently unknown to Vinograd who lists a Prague1802 edition with a different printer.

summary

A fine set with distinctive engraved titles. Uncommon to appear at auction
Few neat repairs. Contemporary half-calf, rubbed. 4to
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