Auction 51
Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
Jul 11, 2016
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Israel
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem.
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LOT 218:
Two Manuscripts, Prayers and Piyyutim - Yemen, 19th Century
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Sold for: $500
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Two Manuscripts, Prayers and Piyyutim - Yemen, 19th Century
Two Yemenite manuscripts, with original leather bindings.
1. Piyyutim of Bakashot, Tikun Chatzot, interpretation of dreams, tekufot and amulets, blessings and versions of shtarot, Birkat HaMazon with "Chiddushin", eulogies and a compilation of commentaries. Scribe's colophon: "Ya'ish son of Yichye Al Tza'adi" from 1864. Various owners' signatures.
131 leaves. Approximately 16.5 cm. Fair condition. Wear and tears, stains. Ancient leather binding, with folk ornamentation, worn.
2. Prayers, piyyutim of Selichot and Hosha'anot. [Yemen, 19th/20th centuries].
Approximately 168 leaves. 17 cm. Fair condition. Wear and stains, major worming. Ancient leather binding with leather loops and adornments - worn, with worming.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
