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MS 1013 consists of two columns of text on a single parchment sheet. Its narrative describes the initial deployment of Moses and Aaron to Egypt in order to liberate the enslaved Hebrews from Egypt. The format is 42 lines per column - "Amudei Vav."…

MS 1012 consists of three separate pieces of parchment bound together by sinews. The first panel contains two columns of text. The second contains three, and the third panel contains one column. This makes a total of six columns of text for the…

MS1008 originates from Tunisia. The three-columned panel was removed from a larger Torah scroll. The parchment shows wear and tear on both top and bottom margins. Likewise, it exhibits noticeable folds partially obscuring the text. The parchment is…

MS1005 originates from Tunisia. It consists of two columns of text removed from the same Torah scroll as MS1012 and MS1024. The large gap seen on the above text denotes the end of the Book of Genesis and the beginning of the Book of Exodus.
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MS1003 is a complete copy of the Scroll of Esther. The scroll was written in Morocco on finished Klaf parchment. As is the custom of many Sephardim, the scroll is mounted on a roller to facilitate its handling while reading. This is the original…

This partial scroll of Deuteronomy was removed from a larger and complete scroll. The sellers claim an age of 350+ years, however, formatting and script layout place it an age closer to 190 years. The scroll is written on a light golden tan gevil.…

MS1042 is written in a Moroccan hand. It contains one and a half sheets of parchment with a total of six columns of text. Each column of text is formatted to contain 48 lines. The scroll shows indications of damage by fire with the entire top margin…

MS1055 consists of four columns of text which were removed from the same Torah Scroll as MS 1019, 1020, 1025 and 1054. Its narrative describes Pharaoh’s dreams, Joseph's interpretation, and Joseph's subsequent appointment as Vizier of Egypt. The text…

MS1054 consists of three columns of text which were removed from a larger Torah scroll. It is written on Gevil type parchment made out of goat skin. The parchment is in excellent condition despite its age. The ink is holding well, exhibiting very…

MS1025 consists of three columns of text removed from a larger scroll. Other columns from this scroll may be seen in MS1019 and MS1020. The writ details the story of Moses by the Burning Bush. The deep warm orange color of the Gevil is typical of…