Hamisha Humshei Torah with a Persian translation - first edition - 'absolutely new which the worlds did not have either in print or in writing'. Persian translation in the language spoken among the congregation of the City of Bukhara by Rabbi Shimon Hacham. Zuckerman printing house, Jerusalem 1902 - 1908. Five parts in five volumes - a complete set. To the best of our knowledge, a complete set of the translated Pentateuch has never been offered for sale at auction!
Approvals of the YIsh"a Bracha, Ba'al HaShdi Chemed and Rabbi Suleiman Menachem Mani. At the end of the Pentateuch are illustrations of holy views from Jerusalem.
Bereshit [9], 212 leaves.
Shmot [2], 185 leaves. A missing tear on the last page with no damage to the text.
Vayikra [2], 133 leaves.
Bamidbar [2] 168 leaves.
Dvarim [2] 152 leaves.
Some of the title pages are in golden ink. Original leather bindings - worn, with nice stamping on the front, fabric spines. Some of the pentacles have detached covers, or loose. general condition good - moderate.
