Auction 5
Aug 27, 2018 (Your local time)
Israel
 Yehuda ha-Nasi St 22, Jerusalem
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LOT 35:

Torah, Nevi'im, Ketuvim – Venice, 1739-1741 – Impressive Copy

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Torah, Nevi'im, Ketuvim, with vowelization and cantillation notes, with Italian translation of some of the words on the leaves.
At the beginning of the volume, a preface titled "Klalei Ha'Dikduk" (Grammar Rules) by Rabbi Simcha Kalimani and then, the list of Mitzvahs according to Maimonides. At the end of the book a 80 year calendar (1740-1820).
General title page with an architectural frame. After it, a detailed title page for the Pentateuch, these two title pages are in red ink. Separate, illustrated title pages for Nevi'im and Ketuvim. A total of five title pages.
This edition is one of the most impressive printing of the bible.
Condition: Good. Detached, half-leather binding. The title page is impressively restored. Time stains, natural wear.

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