Auction 27

Two volumes of the Chumash—Mikrah, Targum, and Rashi—large and wonderful handwritten manuscript. Yemen, 18th century (approximately)

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Large manuscript, two volumes composing the Five Books of Torah, with translation and Rashi’s commentary, with the te’amim, some in upper niqqud. First volume has Genesis and Exodus, 290 pages. Genesis begins with an introduction. The cover page of Exodus has decorations and bolded letters, some in red. The second volume has the remaining three books, 354 pages. The three last pages of Deuteronomy are defective and have damage to the text of Rashi’s commentary, without damage to the Mikrah itself. The copy is complete. Disconnected pages, tears and various defects. Stains and light water damage. Generally ok condition. Leather bindings suitable for the period, glued with other manuscripts that were not checked thoroughly. Light moth holes on the binding.Total of 644 pages, 32x21cm. Identity of the scribe unknown.