Midrash HaMechilta [Halachic Midrash to to the Book of Exodus]. Attributed to Rabbi Ishmael. Edited by R. Jochanan Treves.
AUCTION 79 |
Thursday, November 15th,
2018 at 1:00 PM
The Valmadonna Trust Library: Further Selections from the Historic Collection. * Hebrew Printing in America. * Graphic & Ceremonial Art
Lot 98
(MIDRASH)
Midrash HaMechilta [Halachic Midrash to to the Book of Exodus]. Attributed to Rabbi Ishmael. Edited by R. Jochanan Treves.
Venice: Daniel Bomberg 1545
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
PRICE REALIZED $1,500
The editor, R. Jochanan Treves (1490? -1557?), was the author of Kimcha de-Avishuna, a commentary to the prayer book according to the Roman rite. A tireless proofreader at the press of Daniel Bomberg, Treves labored to establish accurate readings, which thus gave rise to the fame of this celebrated Venetian printing establishment. See EJ, Vol. XV, col. 1378.