Auction 95 Early Printed Books, Chassidut and Kabbalah, Letters and Manuscripts, Engravings and Jewish Ceremonial Objects

Four Leaves in Manuscript – From an Unknown Commentary on Kohelet – Sephardic Lands, 14th Century

Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $3,000
Including buyer's premium

Four leaves in manuscript, extracted from a "bindings genizah" – commentary on Kohelet. [Sephardic lands, ca. 14th century].
Semi-cursive Oriental script. Commentary after each verse. The verses are marked with vowelization and cantillation notes.


The commentary has not been identified, and is apparently unknown.
Marginal signature on p. 2b. The last leaf contains marginal inscriptions in a later hand.


[4] leaves. 18 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including large dampstains and dark stains. Wear, damage, tears and open tears, affecting text in several places.

PLEASE NOTE: Item descriptions were shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.

Eastern Jewry – Manuscripts
Eastern Jewry – Manuscripts