Hebrew. Pentateuch). Chamisha Chumshei Torah

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

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author

(BIBLE.

printer

Cornelio Adelkind for Tobias Foa

Place

Sabbionetta

Publication

(1553-55)

Description

Text arranged to conform with the traditional spacing of a Torah scroll (as accords with the rulings of Maimonides). Printed without Nikud.

references

Vinograd, Sabbionetta 20.

summary

Engaging publisher’s foreword indicating the use of the present volume would fulfill the precept to “write for oneself a Torah Scroll.” (See f.1v).

ff. 223, (2 of 3), final unnumbered leaf provided in facsimile. Stained in places, small wormhole on title, previous owners’ marks, index leaf at end with loss of few words. Old boards, needs rebinding. 16mo.

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