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LOT 38:
Chamishah Chumshei Torah with Tortoise Shell Binding and Silver Buckles
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Sold for: $1,300
Start price:
$
1,200
Estimated price:
$1800 - $2000
Auction house commission:
22%
VAT: On commission only
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Torah and the five scrolls, with Targum Onkelos, Rash"i's commentary and the haftarahs. Amsterdam, Proops Brothers Press, 1756. Special title page for the haftarahs, from 1734.
Magnificent binding, made of tortoise shell with hinges and silver buckles. Silver angles at the corners of the binding.
On both sides of the binding, there is a pair of hands raised in blessing, hands of a kohen, also in silver. Silver cartouche on the back binding etched Chamishah Chumshei Torah [Hebrew].
The binding is in moderate-fine condition; the buckles are intact. Slight blemishes. The spine of the book is reinforced, and two bookmarks have been added.
* The proceeds of the sale of this item will be transferred to the "Aleh" association of Gedera for children with intellectual disabilities and medical complexities.
