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

Two Manuscripts – Novellae on the Torah and Kabbalah – Yemen, 19th Century

Opening: $500
Sold for: $2,000
Including buyer's premium

Two manuscripts written in Yemen:
1. Manuscript, Likutei Shoshanim. [Yemen, 19th century].
Comprises novellae on the scriptures and rabbinic literature, and Kabbalistic texts (homilies, kavanot, Holy Names and more). Written in many places: "I, the writer, have found". The writer often notes his source.
[92] leaves. Lacking several leaves from the middle of the manuscript (enclosed are several pieces of paper which seem to have been cut from the leaves of this manuscript). 17 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Worming. Tears, including open tears, affecting text on some leaves. New binding.
2. Manuscript, Likutim on the Torah – Shemot. [Yemen, 19th century].
Selected novellae on the weekly portions of the Book of Shemot. The writer often notes his source.
Signature on the first page: "…Chaim son of Yosef Korach".
[64] leaves (some 35 written pages). 12 cm. Good condition. Stains. Old binding.


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Yemenite Jewry – Manuscripts and Documents
Yemenite Jewry – Manuscripts and Documents