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Lot 229

Manuscript – Keter Malchut – Cento, 1859

Manuscript, Sefer Keter Malchut. Cento (Italy), [1859].
Lengthy philosophical poem by Rabbi Shlomo ibn Gabirol. It was customary among Jewish congregations to read it on Yom Kippur.
Fine manuscript in square vowelized letters. Contains cardboard binding ornamented with cutting and pasting craftsmanship. Spine of binding: “My book, Avraham Raphael Siroy, written on month of Elul 1859 in city of Cento”.
[25] leaves. 15 cm. Good condition, few stains. Damaged binding.