Auction 71 - The Collection of Rabbi Prof. Daniel Sperber
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Auction 71 - The Collection of Rabbi Prof. Daniel Sperber
May 5, 2020
Opening: $400
Sold for: $2,125
Including buyer's premium
Facsimile of the Worms Machzor, elaborate manuscript from the 13th century. Vaduz, Lichtenstein: Cyelar Establishment, 1985. Including introductory volume.
Large elaborate facsimile on thick, parchment-like paper. Tooled leather binding, with metal corners and clasps. Copy 283/300.
The Machzor, which was written in 1272, served the synagogue of the Worms community for hundreds of years, until the synagogue was destroyed by the Nazis on Kristallnacht, November 1938. The Machzor was saved by the archivist of Worms, who hid it in the city's Cathedral. In 1957, the manuscript was transferred to the Jewish National and University Library in Jerusalem.
[225] leaves. Size of leaves: 31X39 cm. Very good condition. The facsimile and introductory volume are placed in a fine, fabric-covered, compartmented clamshell box. Minor damage to box.
Enclosed: In a separate folder, two illuminated facsimile leaves, from the second volume of the manuscript of the Machzor (not reproduced in this facsimile).
Large elaborate facsimile on thick, parchment-like paper. Tooled leather binding, with metal corners and clasps. Copy 283/300.
The Machzor, which was written in 1272, served the synagogue of the Worms community for hundreds of years, until the synagogue was destroyed by the Nazis on Kristallnacht, November 1938. The Machzor was saved by the archivist of Worms, who hid it in the city's Cathedral. In 1957, the manuscript was transferred to the Jewish National and University Library in Jerusalem.
[225] leaves. Size of leaves: 31X39 cm. Very good condition. The facsimile and introductory volume are placed in a fine, fabric-covered, compartmented clamshell box. Minor damage to box.
Enclosed: In a separate folder, two illuminated facsimile leaves, from the second volume of the manuscript of the Machzor (not reproduced in this facsimile).
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Auction 71 - The Collection of Rabbi Prof. Daniel Sperber
May 5, 2020
Opening: $400
Sold for: $550
Including buyer's premium
Machzor Lipsiae / Leipzig Machzor, elaborate facsimile. Vaduz, Lichtenstein: Published by Société pour le Commerce Intercontinental Trust Reg., with authorization of Edition Leipzig. 1964.
High-quality facsimile of the Leipzig Machzor, a 14th century illuminated manuscript.
Including introductory volume in Hebrew, English and German.
Facsimile: [2], 68 leaves (plates; not bound). 52 cm. Introductory volume: 112, 30 pages, 34.5 cm. Creases and small marginal tears to some leaves of introductory volume. Stamps. In a fine clamshell box (edges slightly damaged) and a card box (apparently, not original), worn, with many tape repairs.
High-quality facsimile of the Leipzig Machzor, a 14th century illuminated manuscript.
Including introductory volume in Hebrew, English and German.
Facsimile: [2], 68 leaves (plates; not bound). 52 cm. Introductory volume: 112, 30 pages, 34.5 cm. Creases and small marginal tears to some leaves of introductory volume. Stamps. In a fine clamshell box (edges slightly damaged) and a card box (apparently, not original), worn, with many tape repairs.
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Auction 71 - The Collection of Rabbi Prof. Daniel Sperber
May 5, 2020
Opening: $400
Sold for: $688
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The Aleppo Codex (Keter Aram Tzova) – the most important manuscript of the Bible. Elaborate facsimile edition. Jerusalem: Hebrew University, 1976.
[4], 588, [4] pages. 31.5X41.5 cm. Good condition. Minor stains. Original, elegant leather binding.
Unnumbered copy, without the accompanying booklet by the publisher Moshe Goshen-Gottstein.
[4], 588, [4] pages. 31.5X41.5 cm. Good condition. Minor stains. Original, elegant leather binding.
Unnumbered copy, without the accompanying booklet by the publisher Moshe Goshen-Gottstein.
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Auction 71 - The Collection of Rabbi Prof. Daniel Sperber
May 5, 2020
Opening: $400
Sold for: $1,500
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Darmstadt Haggadah, elaborate facsimile. Berlin: Propylaen, 1971-1972. With the commentary volume in English and German. Copy no. 17/600.
Facsimile of the Darmstadt Haggadah, illuminated Haggadah from the 15th century. Printed on high-quality, parchment like paper. With illustrations and gilt decorations.
Facsimile: [58] leaves. 35 cm. Commentary volume: 129, [1] pages. The facsimile and commentary volume are placed in two fabric-covered slipcases. Good condition. Minor damage and wear to bindings and slipcases.
Facsimile of the Darmstadt Haggadah, illuminated Haggadah from the 15th century. Printed on high-quality, parchment like paper. With illustrations and gilt decorations.
Facsimile: [58] leaves. 35 cm. Commentary volume: 129, [1] pages. The facsimile and commentary volume are placed in two fabric-covered slipcases. Good condition. Minor damage and wear to bindings and slipcases.
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