Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters

A Leaf from a Vellum Manuscript - Taj, Sefer Bereshit - Yemen, 14th / 15th Century

Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
A leaf of an ancient vellum manuscript, removed from the "binding Geniza". Taj. [Yemen, 14th / 15th century].
Square writing, with vowels. Section of Sefer Bereshit, Chapter 48, Verse 14 – Chapter 49, Verse 4.
Leaf, 20.5 cm. Various damages caused by the binding process, tears and worm damages. Faded ink.
Ancient Manuscripts – Pre-Print Era
Ancient Manuscripts – Pre-Print Era