Auction 49 Part II - Bibles and Prayer Books, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art
Jan 20, 2016 (Your local time)
Israel
 8 Ramban St, Jerusalem.
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LOT 422:

Three Esther Scrolls

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Sold for: $800
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$ 400
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Three Esther Scrolls: · Esther Scroll on parchment. Vellish-Hasidic script. In some places enlarged letters allude to the Holy Names. [19th century]. 15.5 cm. 23 lines per column. Good condition. Creases. Slightly faded ink. Cardboard case. · Esther Scroll on parchment, rolled on a carved “Etz Chayim”. Sephardi script. “HaMelech” scroll [most columns begin with the word “HaMelech”]. [Early 20th century]. 19.5 cm. 17 lines per column. Max. Height: 43 cm. Fair condition. Stains, dampstains, corrections with pen. Wooden handle damaged and lacking. · Esther Scroll on Gevil. Sephardi script, with serifs. [20th century]. 12.5 cm. First membrane by a different scribe. Good-fair condition. Stains, wear and damages.

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