Auction 94 Kodesh books, Rabanic manuscripts, Zionism, Erez Israel. Judaica, archaeology and Jewish art
Jul 19, 2016
Israel
 3 Shatner Center 1st Floor Givat Shaul Jerusalem
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LOT 130:

"Chamishah Chumshei Torah Dat Kelulah." Metz, [1766-1767].

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"Chamishah Chumshei Torah Dat Kelulah." Metz, [1766-1767].
Chamishah Chumshei Torah with commentaries, seder haftarot and many supplements. Metz, [1766-1767]. Five volumes. Complete set. 
Genesis: [3], 127, 12-133; 13; 2, 2-12. Exodus: [1], 112; 6; 2, 42. Leviticus: [1], 82; 6; 9, 9-28. Numbers: [1], 105; 5; 18. Deuteronomy: [1], 96; 5; 18, [1], 19-46 leaves. 25 cm. Handmade decoration with text dated [1816] on the endpaper of Numbers.
Pentateuch with a number of commentaries and supplements, with haftarot and the five megillot with commentaries. At the start of each chumash: chilufei HaTorah bein Bnei Asher u'Bnei Naftali,  chart for weekday and holiday Torah readings , and more. Each chumash ends with haftarot "according to the customs of the Ashkenazi, Sephardi, and Italian communities, " with "laws of haftarot for the entire year compiled from the Rishonim and Acharonim, as brought in the Be'er Yitzchak (written by R' Yitzchak Eizik Mis, Offenbach 1729). Separate title page for haftarot in each volume. The first volume has an additional copperplate engraved title page, topped by the French royal coat of arms and with illustrations of Moses and Aaron. Complete set with all title pages and supplements. 
Five magnificent new leather bindings. Aging stains. A few tears without loss. Fine condition.

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