Tanach [Bible]. Translated into Judeo-Tartar. Each sentence with initial Hebrew word.

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $1,000

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author

(KARAITICA)

printer

Mordechai Tiriskin

Place

Goslow (Eupatoria)

Publication

1841

Description

Two volumes. Former and Latter Prophets, Psalms, Proverbs and Job (only).

references

Vinograd, Goslow 26.

summary

The Bible translated into Judeo-Tatar for the benefit of the community of Karaites located in the Russian Crimea. Rare. No copy in the British Library. Both the JNUL and the Bodleian copies are incomplete.

ff. 161, 179 and 98 (of 250). Ex-library. Minimally stained. Modern boards. 4to.

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