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Valmadonna Trust Library - Sotheby's Auction

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  • Manhattan, New York: Tue, Feb 10, 2009: Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY: The Valmadonna Trust is the finest private library of Hebrew books and manuscripts in the world. Consisting of over 13,000 printed books and manuscripts, the library is monumental in its significance as a primary source on both world history and Jewish life and culture.  The collection boasts rarities dating from the 10th century to the early 20th century from Italy, Holland, England, Greece, Easter Europe, the Ottoman Empire, Poland, North Africa, India, and China, documenting the spread of the Hebrew press and the dissemination of Jewish culture around the globe. .---.Rob Bennett for The New York Times
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  • Manhattan, New York: Tue, Feb 10, 2009: Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY: The Valmadonna Trust is the finest private library of Hebrew books and manuscripts in the world. Consisting of over 13,000 printed books and manuscripts, the library is monumental in its significance as a primary source on both world history and Jewish life and culture.  The collection boasts rarities dating from the 10th century to the early 20th century from Italy, Holland, England, Greece, Easter Europe, the Ottoman Empire, Poland, North Africa, India, and China, documenting the spread of the Hebrew press and the dissemination of Jewish culture around the globe. .---.Rob Bennett for The New York Times
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  • Here, Jack Lunzer, custodian of the Valmadonna Trust Library..---.Manhattan, New York: Tue, Feb 10, 2009: Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY: The Valmadonna Trust is the finest private library of Hebrew books and manuscripts in the world. Consisting of over 13,000 printed books and manuscripts, the library is monumental in its significance as a primary source on both world history and Jewish life and culture.  The collection boasts rarities dating from the 10th century to the early 20th century from Italy, Holland, England, Greece, Easter Europe, the Ottoman Empire, Poland, North Africa, India, and China, documenting the spread of the Hebrew press and the dissemination of Jewish culture around the globe. .---.Rob Bennett for The New York Times
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  • Here, Jack Lunzer, custodian of the Valmadonna Trust Library..---.Manhattan, New York: Tue, Feb 10, 2009: Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY: The Valmadonna Trust is the finest private library of Hebrew books and manuscripts in the world. Consisting of over 13,000 printed books and manuscripts, the library is monumental in its significance as a primary source on both world history and Jewish life and culture.  The collection boasts rarities dating from the 10th century to the early 20th century from Italy, Holland, England, Greece, Easter Europe, the Ottoman Empire, Poland, North Africa, India, and China, documenting the spread of the Hebrew press and the dissemination of Jewish culture around the globe. .---.Rob Bennett for The New York Times
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  • Here, Jack Lunzer, custodian of the Valmadonna Trust Library..---.Manhattan, New York: Tue, Feb 10, 2009: Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY: The Valmadonna Trust is the finest private library of Hebrew books and manuscripts in the world. Consisting of over 13,000 printed books and manuscripts, the library is monumental in its significance as a primary source on both world history and Jewish life and culture.  The collection boasts rarities dating from the 10th century to the early 20th century from Italy, Holland, England, Greece, Easter Europe, the Ottoman Empire, Poland, North Africa, India, and China, documenting the spread of the Hebrew press and the dissemination of Jewish culture around the globe. .---.Rob Bennett for The New York Times
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  • Here, Jack Lunzer, custodian of the Valmadonna Trust Library..---.Manhattan, New York: Tue, Feb 10, 2009: Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY: The Valmadonna Trust is the finest private library of Hebrew books and manuscripts in the world. Consisting of over 13,000 printed books and manuscripts, the library is monumental in its significance as a primary source on both world history and Jewish life and culture.  The collection boasts rarities dating from the 10th century to the early 20th century from Italy, Holland, England, Greece, Easter Europe, the Ottoman Empire, Poland, North Africa, India, and China, documenting the spread of the Hebrew press and the dissemination of Jewish culture around the globe. .---.Rob Bennett for The New York Times
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  • Manhattan, New York: Tue, Feb 10, 2009: Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY: The Valmadonna Trust is the finest private library of Hebrew books and manuscripts in the world. Consisting of over 13,000 printed books and manuscripts, the library is monumental in its significance as a primary source on both world history and Jewish life and culture.  The collection boasts rarities dating from the 10th century to the early 20th century from Italy, Holland, England, Greece, Easter Europe, the Ottoman Empire, Poland, North Africa, India, and China, documenting the spread of the Hebrew press and the dissemination of Jewish culture around the globe. .---.Rob Bennett for The New York Times
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  • Manhattan, New York: Tue, Feb 10, 2009: Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY: The Valmadonna Trust is the finest private library of Hebrew books and manuscripts in the world. Consisting of over 13,000 printed books and manuscripts, the library is monumental in its significance as a primary source on both world history and Jewish life and culture.  The collection boasts rarities dating from the 10th century to the early 20th century from Italy, Holland, England, Greece, Easter Europe, the Ottoman Empire, Poland, North Africa, India, and China, documenting the spread of the Hebrew press and the dissemination of Jewish culture around the globe. .---.Rob Bennett for The New York Times
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  • Manhattan, New York: Tue, Feb 10, 2009: Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY: The Valmadonna Trust is the finest private library of Hebrew books and manuscripts in the world. Consisting of over 13,000 printed books and manuscripts, the library is monumental in its significance as a primary source on both world history and Jewish life and culture.  The collection boasts rarities dating from the 10th century to the early 20th century from Italy, Holland, England, Greece, Easter Europe, the Ottoman Empire, Poland, North Africa, India, and China, documenting the spread of the Hebrew press and the dissemination of Jewish culture around the globe. .---.Rob Bennett for The New York Times
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  • Manhattan, New York: Tue, Feb 10, 2009: Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY: The Valmadonna Trust is the finest private library of Hebrew books and manuscripts in the world. Consisting of over 13,000 printed books and manuscripts, the library is monumental in its significance as a primary source on both world history and Jewish life and culture.  The collection boasts rarities dating from the 10th century to the early 20th century from Italy, Holland, England, Greece, Easter Europe, the Ottoman Empire, Poland, North Africa, India, and China, documenting the spread of the Hebrew press and the dissemination of Jewish culture around the globe. .---.Rob Bennett for The New York Times
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  • Manhattan, New York: Tue, Feb 10, 2009: Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY: The Valmadonna Trust is the finest private library of Hebrew books and manuscripts in the world. Consisting of over 13,000 printed books and manuscripts, the library is monumental in its significance as a primary source on both world history and Jewish life and culture.  The collection boasts rarities dating from the 10th century to the early 20th century from Italy, Holland, England, Greece, Easter Europe, the Ottoman Empire, Poland, North Africa, India, and China, documenting the spread of the Hebrew press and the dissemination of Jewish culture around the globe. .---.Rob Bennett for The New York Times
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  • Manhattan, New York: Tue, Feb 10, 2009: Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY: The Valmadonna Trust is the finest private library of Hebrew books and manuscripts in the world. Consisting of over 13,000 printed books and manuscripts, the library is monumental in its significance as a primary source on both world history and Jewish life and culture.  The collection boasts rarities dating from the 10th century to the early 20th century from Italy, Holland, England, Greece, Easter Europe, the Ottoman Empire, Poland, North Africa, India, and China, documenting the spread of the Hebrew press and the dissemination of Jewish culture around the globe. .---.Rob Bennett for The New York Times
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  • Manhattan, New York: Tue, Feb 10, 2009: Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY: The Valmadonna Trust is the finest private library of Hebrew books and manuscripts in the world. Consisting of over 13,000 printed books and manuscripts, the library is monumental in its significance as a primary source on both world history and Jewish life and culture.  The collection boasts rarities dating from the 10th century to the early 20th century from Italy, Holland, England, Greece, Easter Europe, the Ottoman Empire, Poland, North Africa, India, and China, documenting the spread of the Hebrew press and the dissemination of Jewish culture around the globe. .---.Rob Bennett for The New York Times
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  • Manhattan, New York: Tue, Feb 10, 2009: Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY: The Valmadonna Trust is the finest private library of Hebrew books and manuscripts in the world. Consisting of over 13,000 printed books and manuscripts, the library is monumental in its significance as a primary source on both world history and Jewish life and culture.  The collection boasts rarities dating from the 10th century to the early 20th century from Italy, Holland, England, Greece, Easter Europe, the Ottoman Empire, Poland, North Africa, India, and China, documenting the spread of the Hebrew press and the dissemination of Jewish culture around the globe. .---.Rob Bennett for The New York Times
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  • Manhattan, New York: Tue, Feb 10, 2009: Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY: The Valmadonna Trust is the finest private library of Hebrew books and manuscripts in the world. Consisting of over 13,000 printed books and manuscripts, the library is monumental in its significance as a primary source on both world history and Jewish life and culture.  The collection boasts rarities dating from the 10th century to the early 20th century from Italy, Holland, England, Greece, Easter Europe, the Ottoman Empire, Poland, North Africa, India, and China, documenting the spread of the Hebrew press and the dissemination of Jewish culture around the globe. .---.Rob Bennett for The New York Times
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  • Manhattan, New York: Tue, Feb 10, 2009: Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY: The Valmadonna Trust is the finest private library of Hebrew books and manuscripts in the world. Consisting of over 13,000 printed books and manuscripts, the library is monumental in its significance as a primary source on both world history and Jewish life and culture.  The collection boasts rarities dating from the 10th century to the early 20th century from Italy, Holland, England, Greece, Easter Europe, the Ottoman Empire, Poland, North Africa, India, and China, documenting the spread of the Hebrew press and the dissemination of Jewish culture around the globe. .---.Rob Bennett for The New York Times
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  • Manhattan, New York: Tue, Feb 10, 2009: Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY: The Valmadonna Trust is the finest private library of Hebrew books and manuscripts in the world. Consisting of over 13,000 printed books and manuscripts, the library is monumental in its significance as a primary source on both world history and Jewish life and culture.  The collection boasts rarities dating from the 10th century to the early 20th century from Italy, Holland, England, Greece, Easter Europe, the Ottoman Empire, Poland, North Africa, India, and China, documenting the spread of the Hebrew press and the dissemination of Jewish culture around the globe. .---.Rob Bennett for The New York Times
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  • Here, Jack Lunzer, custodian of the Valmadonna Trust Library. He is seen with his daughter and grand-daughter..---.Manhattan, New York: Tue, Feb 10, 2009: Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY: The Valmadonna Trust is the finest private library of Hebrew books and manuscripts in the world. Consisting of over 13,000 printed books and manuscripts, the library is monumental in its significance as a primary source on both world history and Jewish life and culture.  The collection boasts rarities dating from the 10th century to the early 20th century from Italy, Holland, England, Greece, Easter Europe, the Ottoman Empire, Poland, North Africa, India, and China, documenting the spread of the Hebrew press and the dissemination of Jewish culture around the globe. .---.Rob Bennett for The New York Times
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  • Here, the Bomberg Talmud..---.Manhattan, New York: Tue, Feb 10, 2009: Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY: The Valmadonna Trust is the finest private library of Hebrew books and manuscripts in the world. Consisting of over 13,000 printed books and manuscripts, the library is monumental in its significance as a primary source on both world history and Jewish life and culture.  The collection boasts rarities dating from the 10th century to the early 20th century from Italy, Holland, England, Greece, Easter Europe, the Ottoman Empire, Poland, North Africa, India, and China, documenting the spread of the Hebrew press and the dissemination of Jewish culture around the globe. .---.Rob Bennett for The New York Times
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  • Here, the Bomberg Talmud..---.Manhattan, New York: Tue, Feb 10, 2009: Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY: The Valmadonna Trust is the finest private library of Hebrew books and manuscripts in the world. Consisting of over 13,000 printed books and manuscripts, the library is monumental in its significance as a primary source on both world history and Jewish life and culture.  The collection boasts rarities dating from the 10th century to the early 20th century from Italy, Holland, England, Greece, Easter Europe, the Ottoman Empire, Poland, North Africa, India, and China, documenting the spread of the Hebrew press and the dissemination of Jewish culture around the globe. .---.Rob Bennett for The New York Times
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  • Manhattan, New York: Tue, Feb 10, 2009: Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY: The Valmadonna Trust is the finest private library of Hebrew books and manuscripts in the world. Consisting of over 13,000 printed books and manuscripts, the library is monumental in its significance as a primary source on both world history and Jewish life and culture.  The collection boasts rarities dating from the 10th century to the early 20th century from Italy, Holland, England, Greece, Easter Europe, the Ottoman Empire, Poland, North Africa, India, and China, documenting the spread of the Hebrew press and the dissemination of Jewish culture around the globe. .---.Rob Bennett for The New York Times
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  • Manhattan, New York: Tue, Feb 10, 2009: Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY: The Valmadonna Trust is the finest private library of Hebrew books and manuscripts in the world. Consisting of over 13,000 printed books and manuscripts, the library is monumental in its significance as a primary source on both world history and Jewish life and culture.  The collection boasts rarities dating from the 10th century to the early 20th century from Italy, Holland, England, Greece, Easter Europe, the Ottoman Empire, Poland, North Africa, India, and China, documenting the spread of the Hebrew press and the dissemination of Jewish culture around the globe. .---.Rob Bennett for The New York Times
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  • Manhattan, New York: Tue, Feb 10, 2009: Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY: The Valmadonna Trust is the finest private library of Hebrew books and manuscripts in the world. Consisting of over 13,000 printed books and manuscripts, the library is monumental in its significance as a primary source on both world history and Jewish life and culture.  The collection boasts rarities dating from the 10th century to the early 20th century from Italy, Holland, England, Greece, Easter Europe, the Ottoman Empire, Poland, North Africa, India, and China, documenting the spread of the Hebrew press and the dissemination of Jewish culture around the globe. .---.Rob Bennett for The New York Times
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  • Here, Jack Lunzer, custodian of the Valmadonna Trust Library is seen with his family..---.Manhattan, New York: Tue, Feb 10, 2009: Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY: The Valmadonna Trust is the finest private library of Hebrew books and manuscripts in the world. Consisting of over 13,000 printed books and manuscripts, the library is monumental in its significance as a primary source on both world history and Jewish life and culture.  The collection boasts rarities dating from the 10th century to the early 20th century from Italy, Holland, England, Greece, Easter Europe, the Ottoman Empire, Poland, North Africa, India, and China, documenting the spread of the Hebrew press and the dissemination of Jewish culture around the globe. .---.Rob Bennett for The New York Times
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  • Manhattan, New York: Tue, Feb 10, 2009: Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY: The Valmadonna Trust is the finest private library of Hebrew books and manuscripts in the world. Consisting of over 13,000 printed books and manuscripts, the library is monumental in its significance as a primary source on both world history and Jewish life and culture.  The collection boasts rarities dating from the 10th century to the early 20th century from Italy, Holland, England, Greece, Easter Europe, the Ottoman Empire, Poland, North Africa, India, and China, documenting the spread of the Hebrew press and the dissemination of Jewish culture around the globe. .---.Rob Bennett for The New York Times
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  • Manhattan, New York: Tue, Feb 10, 2009: Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY: The Valmadonna Trust is the finest private library of Hebrew books and manuscripts in the world. Consisting of over 13,000 printed books and manuscripts, the library is monumental in its significance as a primary source on both world history and Jewish life and culture.  The collection boasts rarities dating from the 10th century to the early 20th century from Italy, Holland, England, Greece, Easter Europe, the Ottoman Empire, Poland, North Africa, India, and China, documenting the spread of the Hebrew press and the dissemination of Jewish culture around the globe. .---.Rob Bennett for The New York Times
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  • Manhattan, New York: Tue, Feb 10, 2009: Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY: The Valmadonna Trust is the finest private library of Hebrew books and manuscripts in the world. Consisting of over 13,000 printed books and manuscripts, the library is monumental in its significance as a primary source on both world history and Jewish life and culture.  The collection boasts rarities dating from the 10th century to the early 20th century from Italy, Holland, England, Greece, Easter Europe, the Ottoman Empire, Poland, North Africa, India, and China, documenting the spread of the Hebrew press and the dissemination of Jewish culture around the globe. .---.Rob Bennett for The New York Times
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  • Manhattan, New York: Tue, Feb 10, 2009: Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY: The Valmadonna Trust is the finest private library of Hebrew books and manuscripts in the world. Consisting of over 13,000 printed books and manuscripts, the library is monumental in its significance as a primary source on both world history and Jewish life and culture.  The collection boasts rarities dating from the 10th century to the early 20th century from Italy, Holland, England, Greece, Easter Europe, the Ottoman Empire, Poland, North Africa, India, and China, documenting the spread of the Hebrew press and the dissemination of Jewish culture around the globe. .---.Rob Bennett for The New York Times
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  • Manhattan, New York: Tue, Feb 10, 2009: Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY: The Valmadonna Trust is the finest private library of Hebrew books and manuscripts in the world. Consisting of over 13,000 printed books and manuscripts, the library is monumental in its significance as a primary source on both world history and Jewish life and culture.  The collection boasts rarities dating from the 10th century to the early 20th century from Italy, Holland, England, Greece, Easter Europe, the Ottoman Empire, Poland, North Africa, India, and China, documenting the spread of the Hebrew press and the dissemination of Jewish culture around the globe. .---.Rob Bennett for The New York Times
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  • Manhattan, New York: Tue, Feb 10, 2009: Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY: The Valmadonna Trust is the finest private library of Hebrew books and manuscripts in the world. Consisting of over 13,000 printed books and manuscripts, the library is monumental in its significance as a primary source on both world history and Jewish life and culture.  The collection boasts rarities dating from the 10th century to the early 20th century from Italy, Holland, England, Greece, Easter Europe, the Ottoman Empire, Poland, North Africa, India, and China, documenting the spread of the Hebrew press and the dissemination of Jewish culture around the globe. .---.Rob Bennett for The New York Times
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  • Manhattan, New York: Tue, Feb 10, 2009: Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY: The Valmadonna Trust is the finest private library of Hebrew books and manuscripts in the world. Consisting of over 13,000 printed books and manuscripts, the library is monumental in its significance as a primary source on both world history and Jewish life and culture.  The collection boasts rarities dating from the 10th century to the early 20th century from Italy, Holland, England, Greece, Easter Europe, the Ottoman Empire, Poland, North Africa, India, and China, documenting the spread of the Hebrew press and the dissemination of Jewish culture around the globe. .---.Rob Bennett for The New York Times
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  • Manhattan, New York: Tue, Feb 10, 2009: Sotheby's, 1334 York Ave, New York, NY: The Valmadonna Trust is the finest private library of Hebrew books and manuscripts in the world. Consisting of over 13,000 printed books and manuscripts, the library is monumental in its significance as a primary source on both world history and Jewish life and culture.  The collection boasts rarities dating from the 10th century to the early 20th century from Italy, Holland, England, Greece, Easter Europe, the Ottoman Empire, Poland, North Africa, India, and China, documenting the spread of the Hebrew press and the dissemination of Jewish culture around the globe. .---.Rob Bennett for The New York Times
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