Tehillim - Psalms.

Estimate: $15,000–$20,000
Hammer price: $32,000

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author

(BIBLE).

Place

Spain(?)

Publication

12th-13th century

Description

Manuscript in Hebrew, written in a square Spanish hand with vowel-points, on vellum (with sirtut).

summary

A large fragment of a very early Psalms. Most likely of Spanish origin - hence remarkably scarce. Includes the following chapters: 7-9; 23-24; 50-51; 60-74; 80-81; 95-96; 99-108; 116-137; 144-147. At end is one leaf from Book of Samuel II, chap. 22.

ff. [34]. Opening four leaves with marginal loss, variously stained in places occasionally affecting text. Modern boards. 4to.

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