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David Kimhi
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
Sefer ha-Shorashim (Book of Roots). Naples: [Azriel ben Joseph Ashkenazi Gunzenhauser], Elul [5]250 (18 August–15 September 1490)
Chancery folio (10½ x 7 7/8 in.; 267 x 201 mm). 143 (of 144) leaves, lacking only blank fol. 1; various leaves stained, crude paper repairs including about 22 leaves where strengthening strips cover the marginal printing. Twentieth-century vellum, edges stained yellow.
Chancery folio (10½ x 7 7/8 in.; 267 x 201 mm). 143 (of 144) leaves, lacking only blank fol. 1; various leaves stained, crude paper repairs including about 22 leaves where strengthening strips cover the marginal printing. Twentieth-century vellum, edges stained yellow.
Condition
Sefer ha-Shorashim (Book of Roots). Naples: [Azriel ben Joseph Ashkenazi Gunzenhauser], Elul [5]250 (18 August–15 September 1490)
Chancery folio (10½ x 7 7/8 in.; 267 x 201 mm). 143 (of 144) leaves, lacking only blank fol. 1; various leaves stained, crude paper repairs including about 22 leaves where strengthening strips cover the marginal printing. Twentieth-century vellum, edges stained yellow.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Another copy.