Sifthei Yesheinim [bibliography].

Auction 95 | Thursday, November 11th, 2021 at 11:00am

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinic Letters, Ceremonial & Graphic Art

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Lot 102

BASS, SHABTHAI.

Sifthei Yesheinim [bibliography].

<<FIRST EDITION.>> Title within engraved architectural border. ff. 20. pp. 92, ff. 93-108. Worn and browned, final few leaves provided from another copy. Modern boards. 4to. Vinograd, Amsterdam 461.

Amsterdam: David de Castro Tartas 1678-80

Est: $400 - $600

PRICE REALIZED $300

The first Hebraic bibliography. Contains some 2,200 Hebraic titles including manuscripts. Shabbetai Bass (1641-1718) also composed Sifthei Chachamim, the highly popular super-commentary to Rashi on the Chumash.