Auction 83 - Part I - Rare and Important Items

Miniature Manuscript – Sefirat HaOmer – Italy, 18th Century

Opening: $1,000
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Sold for: $2,375
Including buyer's premium
Miniature manuscript, Sefirat HaOmer. [Italy, ca. 18th century].
Italian square script (semi-cursive script on one page), on thick paper. Includes the order of counting of the Omer, with prayers, the blessing, kavanot and related verses based on kabbalah. Concludes with a LaMenatze'ach Menorah.
[28] leaves. 7 cm. Good condition. Stains. Creases, folding marks and wear. Hole to one leaf, not affecting text. Old leather binding, with gilt ornaments and the initials "S.A." on both boards. Binding partially detached. Minor damage to binding.
Siddurim and Prayer Books – Manuscripts and Books
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