Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters

Manuscript Leaves - Midrash HaGadol - Yemen, 15th / 16th Century

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Leaves removed from the "binding Geniza" – manuscript, Midrash HaGadol on the Torah, by Rabbi David Adani. [Yemen, 15th / 16th century].
Fragments of Parshiot Vayikra-Tzav-Shemini, Acharei Mot-Kedoshim. With a Piyut introducing Parshat Tzav (with vowels).
Approximately 26 leaves, about 28 cm. Varying states of condition, some in good condition, some damaged and lacking. Professionally restored and bound.
Yemenite Jewry – Manuscripts and Glosses
Yemenite Jewry – Manuscripts and Glosses