Peirush Megilath Esther [commentary to the Book of Esther].

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

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

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Lot 156

GALLICO, ELISHA.

Peirush Megilath Esther [commentary to the Book of Esther].

<<First Edition.>> Printer’s device on title. Wider margins. ff. 62. marginal stains, previous owner’s marks. Modern morocco. Sm. 4to. Vinograd, Venice 663.

Venice: Giovanni di Gara 1583

Est: $700 - $1,000

PRICE REALIZED $900

The author was a 16th-century member of an ancient Italian family of French origin. R. Elisha Gallico was a disciple of R. Yoseph Karo; R. Elisha’s most celebrated student in turn, was Shmuel di Uceda.