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Friday, December 15, 2017

Ancient Manuscript Review 202 : Antique Torah Judaism Book ( 1846 CE)



 This is a lithographed Judaism book,  in Hebrew language. I couldn't figure out what is the title of this book. I bought this book in Istanbul.This Torah was used by Jewish community in Turkey. Covers made of hard board with the spine is made of leather. This book is pocket size of 120mm x100mm.This book is undated but prsumably from 19th century. If anyone has any idea about this book please share with us.

 

Codicology

Title Page : Unknown
Content    :  Old Testament
Date         : 19th CE
Copyist    :
Patron      :
Origin      : Unknown
Place acquired :Istanbul
Illuminations : Nil
Calligraphy : Hebrew script
Number of lines :191 lines per page
Inks          : Main text in black
Punctuation: Nil
Frame       :  Nil
History of Manuscript : Purchased from antique store in Istanbul
Number of folios : 216 ff
Support of writing : light yellowish European paper
Gatherings : N/A
Catchwords : nil
Dimensions : 120cm x 100 cm
Binding   : hard board
Estimated Market Price :
Purchased Price : USD
Remarks :
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