Auction 85 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art

Manuscript, Michlal HaMishnah – Persia, 1915-1916 – Color Illustrations

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Sold for: $375
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Manuscript, Judeo-Persian lexicon of Mishnaic words. [Persia], 1915-1916.
This work, authored by R. Shlomo Ababa son of Nuriel, is known in Persia as Michlal HaMishnah. The present volume covers three orders: Zera'im, Nashim and Kodashim.
Neat Persian script; words of the Mishnah vocalized. Color illustrations and ornaments (decorative element at beginning of each tractate in Orders Nashim and Kodashim).
Orders Nashim and Kodashim written on smaller leaves.
[38] leaves. Size varies, approx. 17-19 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Tears, affecting text in several places. New binding.


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Jewish Communities in Persia, India and the Far East
Jewish Communities in Persia, India and the Far East