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Lot 6:
Description
A collection of rare books, primarily from the 17th and 18th centuries, with some examples extending into the 19th century. The collection includes first and only editions. Items may feature elegant leather bindings or soft covers. Notable texts include a Passover Haggadah from 1629, published in Venice by Pietro, Alvise, & Lorenzo Bragadin, featuring 52 pages in Hebrew with Judeo-Italian text (Italian using the Hebrew alphabet with vocalization). Also present are Hebrew Bibles (Biblia Hebraica), such as a second edition from Amsterdam, 1635, edited by Menasseh ben Israel and printed by Hendrick Laurensz, noted for its elegant character. Other texts include ‘Or Tora’ (Light of Torah) and ‘Mikhlol yofi’, associated with Baal-Shem Elijah ben Moses Loanz. Some items may contain many lists and signatures.
Condition report:
The collection includes items described as \'Good\' condition. Some items are noted to be missing parts. Extensive repairs by a master paper restorer have been observed on certain pieces.
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