Auction 51
Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
By Kedem
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Jul 11, 2016
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem., Israel
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LOT 171:
Three Illustrated Manuscripts - Persia, 19th Century
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Three Illustrated Manuscripts - Persia, 19th Century
Three illustrated manuscripts. [Persia, 19th century]:
1. Manuscript, Shir HaShirim, with Persian translation [verse and translation, one following another]. Title page illustrated in various colors. Colorful decoration on Leaf [2]. On Leaf [18], a colorful "carpet" frames the verse "I am sleeping and my Beloved is awake…". Colophon on last page: "…Ta'anit Esther the 11th of Adar Rishon…Azarya son of R' Chacham Yitzchak". [Written on the new binding: 1861]. [31] leaves.
2. Manuscript, Megillat Ruth, with Aramaic and Persian translation [verse per verse]. Title page illustrated with various colors. Illustrated frames in the beginning of chapters. Colophon on last page: "I have written this for the dear and lofty…1875". [18] leaves.
3. Manuscript, "Gather and listen, sons of Ya'akov, to the religion of your Creator" - Azharot for Pesach by Rabbi Yehuda HaLevi, with Persian translation. Title page illustrated in various colors, apparently never completed. Later, the version of Petach Eliyahu and other inscriptions were written on blank leaves. [Written on the new binding: 1868]. [9] leaves.
3 manuscripts. 17.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, tears. Some leaves have erasures or damages to text. New bindings.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
