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(Bible, Hebrew). Sepher Torah Nevi’im U'Kethuvim

Auction 42 · Lot 226

(Bible, Hebrew). Sepher Torah Nevi’im U'Kethuvim

Estimate
$1,000–$1,500
Hammer price
$2,200

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

author

(MINIATURE BOOK)

Place

Warsaw

Publication

c.1880

Description

Prepared by Menachem M. Scholtz. Original pictorial printed cloth. Housed within original hinged metal case, with magnifying glass inset (lacking hinge). Hebrew inscription on rear of case reads: "Gifted to Tzvi Hirsch son of Ithamar Merkowitz."

summary

Purportedly, The Smallest Hebrew Book Printed
Several leaves stained in violet ink. Portion of spine missing. 2 x 3 cm
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