Beautiful and orderly writing/script. Lower vowel pointing (nikkud) in the Biblical text and in the translation. Decorated opening words at the beginning of Ruth and Ecclesiastes, in black and red ink. In the center of each opening appears the Biblical text, surrounded by the Targum Jonathan (Aramaic translation) and Rashi’s commentary.

.40 Leaves, 79 Written sides. 23 cm.


Overall Good condition, stains, some marginal tears and worming, first page has tear affecting text, unbound.

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Lot #232

Antique decorative manuscript Shir Hashirim, Ruth & Kohelet. Yemen, 18th Ct?

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