Auction 102 Part 1 Hebrew Manuscripts and Books from the Victor (Avigdor) Klagsbald Collection
Manuscript, Machberet HaTijan – Yemen, 16th Century – Micrography
Opening: $1,000
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
Sold for: $2,375
Including buyer's premium
Manuscript, Machberet HaTijan, Masoretic and grammatical work. [Yemen, ca. 16th century]. Hebrew.
Neat Yemenite script in black ink. Some headers emphasized in red. The work lacks several leaves from the beginning. After conclusion, two leaves (one page each) decorated with "rugs" featuring micrographic art composed of verses from Tehillim.
This work was generally appended to Taj (Keter Torah) books.
Ownership inscriptions: "Salim Sa'id Binyamin".
[26] leaves. Approx. 28 cm. Fair condition. Stains, wear and open tears. Text lacking on first leaf. All leaves repaired with thin, transparent paper. New binding.
Provenance: Christie's, Amsterdam, December 1989, Lot 118.
Manuscripts – Yemen
Manuscripts – Yemen 