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Bible in Hebrew
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
Sefer Mishle (Proverbs), with commentary of Immanuel of Rome; edited or corrected by Hayim ben Isaac Halevi Ashkenazi. [Naples: Joseph ben Jacob Ashkenazi Gunzenhauser, between 28 March and 26 September 1487]
Chancery folio (11 1/8 x 8¼ in.; 284 x 209 mm). Complete. Scattered stains, mostly marginal. Sheet 11/2.9 supplied from a shorter copy, margins extended with tissue. A lengthy marginal addendum on 11/1v, being the text of Prov. 25:23-28. Other marginalia in the same hand as lot 26, with which it was formerly bound, on the last blank page a long note of several hundred words, apparently a philosophical excursus. A large-margined copy. Cream leatherette, gilt title on spine, edges stained brown.
Chancery folio (11 1/8 x 8¼ in.; 284 x 209 mm). Complete. Scattered stains, mostly marginal. Sheet 11/2.9 supplied from a shorter copy, margins extended with tissue. A lengthy marginal addendum on 11/1v, being the text of Prov. 25:23-28. Other marginalia in the same hand as lot 26, with which it was formerly bound, on the last blank page a long note of several hundred words, apparently a philosophical excursus. A large-margined copy. Cream leatherette, gilt title on spine, edges stained brown.
Provenance
Same as lot 26.
Condition
Sefer Mishle (Proverbs), with commentary of Immanuel of Rome; edited or corrected by Hayim ben Isaac Halevi Ashkenazi. [Naples: Joseph ben Jacob Ashkenazi Gunzenhauser, between 28 March and 26 September 1487]
Chancery folio (11 1/8 x 8¼ in.; 284 x 209 mm). Complete. Scattered stains, mostly marginal. Sheet 11/2.9 supplied from a shorter copy, margins extended with tissue. A lengthy marginal addendum on 11/1v, being the text of Prov. 25:23-28. Other marginalia in the same hand as lot 26, with which it was formerly bound, on the last blank page a long note of several hundred words, apparently a philosophical excursus. A large-margined copy. Cream leatherette, gilt title on spine, edges stained brown.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Another copy.