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Books from Spain – Exhibition Catalogue (500 Years after the Expulsion of the Jews from Spain) Edited by Raphael Weiser Published by the Jewish National and University Library, Jerusalem, 1992. - An important exhibition catalogue dedicated to the literary heritage of Sephardic Jewry and medieval Hebrew manuscripts from Spain. The volume documents a remarkable collection of rare manuscripts and early printed Hebrew books connected with the Jewish communities of Spain. The catalogue describes 90 exceptionally rare manuscripts, accompanied by scholarly introductions and detailed bibliographic descriptions. Each entry is illustrated with high-quality photographs, including colour plates that provide a rare visual record of illuminated manuscripts and early Hebrew printing. The book was published to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Expulsion of the Jews from Spain (1492–1992) and serves as an important reference for the study of Sephardic Jewish culture, Hebrew manuscripts, and Jewish book history. Catalogue descriptions prepared by: Rebecca Felser, Shlomo Zucker, Ephraim West, and Yitzhak Yudlov (Hebrew printing). Details Editor: Raphael Weiser Publisher: Jewish National and University Library, Jerusalem Year: 1992 Pages: 157 Languages: Hebrew and English Illustrations: numerous photographs, including colour plates Binding: hardcover Condition: Excellent. An important scholarly catalogue for collectors and researchers interested in Hebrew manuscripts, early Hebrew printing, Sephardic history, and Judaica.