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LOT 131:
Pentateuch with Magnificent Leather Bindings. Amsterdam, [1767-1769]
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Sold for: $875
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$1,500 - $2,000
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Pentateuch with Magnificent Leather Bindings. Amsterdam, [1767-1769]
Chamisha Chumshei Torah Ezrat HaSofer, Tikun Sofrim. Amsterdam, 1767-1769. Two title pages for each chumash; the first is a copperplate engraving and the second is a title page for the haftarot.
Five magnificent, leather bindings. Gilt cut leaves. Impressive gold embossing on each side of the binding with flowers, two cherubs holding a Torah crown and a gilt border. Owner name embossed in gold on each binding: יאקה כ"ה איצק לעוורדין סג"ל ז"ל. Deuteronomy bears an owner signature from 1859: אריה ליב בן כ"ה אלכסנדר יואנסין (?).
[1]: Genesis. [11], 65 26 leaves. With Meir Netiv. [2]: Shemot. [1], [66]-121; [2], 28 leaves. Leaves 84-85 (Shirat HaYam) are extra large. [3]. Leviticus. [1], [122]-163; [2], 24 leaves. [4] Numbers. [2], [165]-221; [2], 17 leaves. [5]: Deuteronmy. [2], [223]-272, [1]; [3], 277-290, [8] leaves. Leaves 267-269 (Ha'azinu) are extra-large. The Haftora of Shabbat Eicha features Spanish translation (in Latin letters). Includes [8] leaves at the conclusion with tables for designating the months and holidays and reading the parshiot in Hebrew and a foreign language. Individual title page. 19 cm.
The set is in very fine condition. Rubbing and light cracks in the corners.
