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Illustrated Scroll of Esther [18th century, Europe].
Illustrated Scroll of Esther [18th century, Europe].
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Kaniel Megillah Esther Rolle. Colored, elegant facsimile on cloth of an illuminated megillah from Europe, 18th century, limited edition, with a book elucidating the megillah. Akademische Druck - u Verlagsanstalt, Graz. Austria, 1984.
Colored "HaMelech" megillah with illustrations across its entire length. Printed reproduction, cloth-backed. The megillah is 28 cm. Brown wood rollers. Elegant sheath of grey cloth with red leather tags with gold text. Along with a book explaining the illustrations by Michael Kaniel and Bezalel Narkiss. 25 pages: 5 [leaves] illustrations, 28 cm. Number 111 of 500 copies, with a stamped certificate of authenticity. 
This "Kaniel" megillah is a magnificent sample of illuminated megillot that were crafted in Europe starting in the 16th century. It was apparently made in Europe, 1740-50, and has colored illuminations below and above the sections of text. 
Very fine condition.
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Illustrated Scroll of Esther [18th century, Europe].

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