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Lot : 33

Complete Chumash in Pocket Format. Antique leather binding.

Venice, 1702

Opening bid: $1,000

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.