Midrash HaMechilta [Halachic Midrash to to the Book of Exodus]. Attributed to Rabbi Yishmael. Edited by R. Yochanan Treves.

Auction 95 |
Thursday, November 11th,
2021 at 11:00am
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinic Letters, Ceremonial & Graphic Art
Midrash HaMechilta [Halachic Midrash to to the Book of Exodus]. Attributed to Rabbi Yishmael. Edited by R. Yochanan Treves.
![Midrash HaMechilta [Halachic Midrash to to the Book of Exodus]. Attributed to Rabbi Yishmael. Edited by R. Yochanan Treves. Midrash HaMechilta [Halachic Midrash to to the Book of Exodus]. Attributed to Rabbi Yishmael. Edited by R. Yochanan Treves.](https://www.kestenbaum.net/media/catalog/product/cache/afad95d7734d2fa6d0a8ba78597182b7/0/9/095-239_1.jpg)
Lot 239
(MIDRASH).
Midrash HaMechilta [Halachic Midrash to to the Book of Exodus]. Attributed to Rabbi Yishmael. Edited by R. Yochanan Treves.
Venice: Daniel Bomberg 1545
Est: $700 - $1,000
The editor, R. Yochanan 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, so giving rise to the fame of this celebrated Venetian printing establishment. See EJ, Vol. XV, col. 1378.