Bidspirit auction | Complete Chumash in Pocket Format.


Complete Chumash in Pocket Format. Antique leather binding. Venice, 1702 * Five Chumashim of the Torah, including five megillahs and haftaras in accordance ”with all the holy communities”. Small format - 12 cm. At the end of the sefer there are concluding remarks by Rabbi David Altaras, who praises the beautiful printing: ”Beautiful letters thinner than thin, no eye has seen such delicate and beautiful [letters]...” Venice, 1702-1704. Vendramin printing. Page Count: [1], 203; [1], 92, [3] leaves. Size: Approx. 12 cm. Condition: Good; small defect in text on a single page; isolated stains and wrinkles. Antique leather binding with the owners' name imprinted on it and gold decorations. Remains of a clasp. Provenance: William   Gross Collection, Tel Aviv.