Rashi’s commentary to the Torah.

Estimate: $1,200–$1,800
Hammer price: Not recorded

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

author

(BIBLE).

Place

(Iraq?)

Publication

Early 19th century

Description

Hebrew Manuscript on paper. Various rabbinic semi-cursive hands, without Nikud. Commentary only, no verses. Marginalia in places with additional material pertaining to the text, often quoting the Baal HaTurim.

summary

The colophon states the manuscript was written for “Seliman Alnakash. May he and his children study it intently… Whomsoever might steal it, may they be bitten by a snake.” The Alnakash family name was prevalent in Iraq.

ff. 211. Variously worn and stained, few small tears, recent owner’s ink stamp. Later boards. 4to.

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