The copy of the Mishneh Torah, from Italy around 1457, is an early copy of the code of Jewish law assembled by Maimonides.
The book, with an estimate of $4.5 million to $6 million (£2.8 million to £3.9 million), forms part of a collection of Jewish artefacts, or Judaica, expected to reach $11 million (£7 million) at Sotheby's. The collection belongs to philanthropist and former hedge fund manager Michael Steinhardt and his wife, Judy.
Read more: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/500yearold-jewish-holy-book-mishneh-torah-expected-to-make-5m-in-new-york-auction-8594957.html
The book, with an estimate of $4.5 million to $6 million (£2.8 million to £3.9 million), forms part of a collection of Jewish artefacts, or Judaica, expected to reach $11 million (£7 million) at Sotheby's. The collection belongs to philanthropist and former hedge fund manager Michael Steinhardt and his wife, Judy.
Read more: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/500yearold-jewish-holy-book-mishneh-torah-expected-to-make-5m-in-new-york-auction-8594957.html
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