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mei/00559207 T-S.Misc.34.1 [00559207]

Cambridge, University Library (GB) : T-S.Misc.34.1

ISTC No.ib00525690
TitleTorah, Megillot, Haftarot
ImprintBrescia : Gershom Soncino, 24 Nov. 1493
Format8°
Languageheb
full ISTC record
SubjectBible
Keywordsliturgy
Periodclassical

Description of Copy

Copy Id00559207
Holding InstitutionCambridge, University Library (GB)
CollectionPROBLEM999
ShelfmarkT-S.Misc.34.1
NoteImprints from colophon on leaf [28.10] recto [?].
Text in long lines.
Square types 1:240 H, vocalised, for initial words, and 3:90/2 H (leaded 97), vocalised with accents for the text, unvocalised for the running titles and the colophon.
Printed running titles.
Space left blank for the initial words of the five books of the Pentateuch on leaves [1.1] recto, [5.7] recto, [9.7] recto, [12.5] verso, and [16.5] recto.
Signatures: [1-21⁸ 22-23⁴ 24-27⁸ 28¹⁰]. First leaf [1.1] blank.
N.B. There is a discrepancy between the total number of leaves and the collation given in literature in regard to last gatherings from [23] onwards.
Torah: Genesis, [1.2]r-[5.6]v, Exodus, [5.7]r-[9.6]v, Leviticus, [9.7]r-[12.5]r, Numbers, [12.5]v-[16.4]v, Deuteronomy, [16.5]r-[19.8]v; Megillot: Songs of Songs, [20.1]r-[20.3]r, Ruth, [20.3]r-[20.5]v, Lamentations, [20.5]v-[20.8]v, Ecclesiastes, [20.8]v-[21.6]r, Esther, [21.6]r-[22.4]r; Haftarot [or Selections from the Prophets], [22.4]v-[28.10]r; colophon, [28.10]r.
Bod-inc, Heb-26
Hain, 12573
Goldstein, 63
GW, M30643
Iakerson, 69
ISTC, ib00525690
Oates, 2635.5 (MS. addition)
Offenberg, 22
Ninety-eight leaves only, few consecutive, partly defective, as follows: [2.1], [2.3], [2.5]-[2.6], [2.8], [3.1]-[3.3], [3.6]-[3.7], [4.1]-[4.2], [4.6]-[4.7], [5.1]-[5.5], [5.7]-[5.8], [6.2]-[6.7], [8.3], [8.6], [13.1]-[15.5], [15.7]-[16.8], [17.3]-[18.4], [18.6]-[18.8], [19.4]-[19.5], [20.3]-[20.7], [21.1]-[22.1], [22.4]-[23.1], [23.4], [24.4]-[24.5], [26.3]-[26.6].
Fragments of two additional printed leaves from a different unidentified book (Maimonides?) in Rashi script at each end of the volume, possibly used as pastedown for the 15th-century Italian binding.
[218] leaves ;
Original item identifier in source database: 5281473

Provenance 1847-1915

Provenance nameSchechter, S. (Solomon), 1847-1915 [Person; Former Owner]

provenance 1840-1908

ownerTaylor, Charles, 1840-1908

Provenance 1853-1923

Provenance nameJenkinson, Francis, 1853-1923 [Person; Former Owner]

Provenance

PlaceCambridge (Geonames ID: 2653941)
Areae-uk-en
Provenance nameCambridge University Library [Corporate body; Former Owner] (Library, No characterisation/lay)
NoteGiven in 1898, but possibly from Francis Jenkinson's papers, 1924. Now part of the Taylor-Schechter collection.
Binding noteBoards of beech wood, slightly cushioned, with grooves to accomodate two spine bands and core of head- and tail-bands, nail-holes for missing triangular catch at fore-edge of upper board and groove with three nail-holes to accomodate the missing fastening strap for the clasp at fore-edge of lower board, Italy, late 15th century; detached from the book and preserved in its box together with photograph of the original spine bands and sewing structure. Half brown morocco and marbled paper over pasteboards, England, Cambridge, 20th century. UkCU,Fragments of two additional printed leaves from a different unidentified book (Maimonides?) in Rashi script at each end of the volume, possibly used as pastedown for the 15th-century Italian binding.
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain

Other Information

Last Edit2017-04-30 12:00:00

All Copies

  00559207

Cambridge, University Library (GB) : T-S.Misc.34.1

ISTC No.ib00525690
TitleTorah, Megillot, Haftarot
ImprintBrescia : Gershom Soncino, 24 Nov. 1493
Format8°
Languageheb
full ISTC record
SubjectBible
Keywordsliturgy
Periodclassical

Description of Copy

Copy Id00559207
Holding InstitutionCambridge, University Library (GB)
CollectionPROBLEM999
ShelfmarkT-S.Misc.34.1
NoteImprints from colophon on leaf [28.10] recto [?].
Text in long lines.
Square types 1:240 H, vocalised, for initial words, and 3:90/2 H (leaded 97), vocalised with accents for the text, unvocalised for the running titles and the colophon.
Printed running titles.
Space left blank for the initial words of the five books of the Pentateuch on leaves [1.1] recto, [5.7] recto, [9.7] recto, [12.5] verso, and [16.5] recto.
Signatures: [1-21⁸ 22-23⁴ 24-27⁸ 28¹⁰]. First leaf [1.1] blank.
N.B. There is a discrepancy between the total number of leaves and the collation given in literature in regard to last gatherings from [23] onwards.
Torah: Genesis, [1.2]r-[5.6]v, Exodus, [5.7]r-[9.6]v, Leviticus, [9.7]r-[12.5]r, Numbers, [12.5]v-[16.4]v, Deuteronomy, [16.5]r-[19.8]v; Megillot: Songs of Songs, [20.1]r-[20.3]r, Ruth, [20.3]r-[20.5]v, Lamentations, [20.5]v-[20.8]v, Ecclesiastes, [20.8]v-[21.6]r, Esther, [21.6]r-[22.4]r; Haftarot [or Selections from the Prophets], [22.4]v-[28.10]r; colophon, [28.10]r.
Bod-inc, Heb-26
Hain, 12573
Goldstein, 63
GW, M30643
Iakerson, 69
ISTC, ib00525690
Oates, 2635.5 (MS. addition)
Offenberg, 22
Ninety-eight leaves only, few consecutive, partly defective, as follows: [2.1], [2.3], [2.5]-[2.6], [2.8], [3.1]-[3.3], [3.6]-[3.7], [4.1]-[4.2], [4.6]-[4.7], [5.1]-[5.5], [5.7]-[5.8], [6.2]-[6.7], [8.3], [8.6], [13.1]-[15.5], [15.7]-[16.8], [17.3]-[18.4], [18.6]-[18.8], [19.4]-[19.5], [20.3]-[20.7], [21.1]-[22.1], [22.4]-[23.1], [23.4], [24.4]-[24.5], [26.3]-[26.6].
Fragments of two additional printed leaves from a different unidentified book (Maimonides?) in Rashi script at each end of the volume, possibly used as pastedown for the 15th-century Italian binding.
[218] leaves ;
Original item identifier in source database: 5281473

Provenance

Provenance nameSchechter, S. (Solomon), 1847-1915 [Person; Former Owner]

Provenance

Provenance nameTaylor, Charles, 1840-1908 [Person; Former Owner]

Provenance

Provenance nameJenkinson, Francis, 1853-1923 [Person; Former Owner]

Provenance

PlaceCambridge (Geonames ID: 2653941)
Areae-uk-en
ownerCambridge University Library (, )
noteGiven in 1898, but possibly from Francis Jenkinson's papers, 1924. Now part of the Taylor-Schechter collection.
bindingNoteBoards of beech wood, slightly cushioned, with grooves to accomodate two spine bands and core of head- and tail-bands, nail-holes for missing triangular catch at fore-edge of upper board and groove with three nail-holes to accomodate the missing fastening strap for the clasp at fore-edge of lower board, Italy, late 15th century; detached from the book and preserved in its box together with photograph of the original spine bands and sewing structure. Half brown morocco and marbled paper over pasteboards, England, Cambridge, 20th century. UkCU,Fragments of two additional printed leaves from a different unidentified book (Maimonides?) in Rashi script at each end of the volume, possibly used as pastedown for the 15th-century Italian binding.
CertaintyThe recording of this evidence is considered certain

Other Information

Last Edit2017-04-30 12:00:00