Auction 49 Part I - Books, Chassidism, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
Leaf Fragments from an Ancient Manuscript – Sefer HaChaim by Ashkenaz Chassidim – 14th/15th Century
Opening: $600
Sold for: $750
Including buyer's premium
Leaf fragments from an ancient manuscript, removed from the Binding Geniza. Italian / Byzantine writing, [14th/15 century]. One leaf was identified as a part of Sefer HaChaim, a basic book of Ashkenazi Chassidim, attributed by some to Rabbi Eliezer of Worms, author of the Rokeach. The other leaves are from the Ramban's commentary on Bereshit and Shemot. 6 leaf fragments. Size and condition vary, various damages sustained by removal from the binding.
Ancient Manuscripts
Ancient Manuscripts