Auction 8

Rare and ancient Megillat Esther, Italy 18th century

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Ink on parchment, Italian handwriting from the 18th century, with a wooden handle, also with ivory. 21 pages, 21 lines per page. Written nicely and clearly. There are a number of correction from later in different handwriting. At the end is a list of later births from 1892. Height of writing is 13cm, the parchment is 16cm. Wood is 27cm. Generally good condition, the first page is defective and taped with nylon tape. Light defects in the margins, ink is faded. The upper portion of the handle is missing some.