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

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(MIDRASH).

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

Second edition. ff. 37. Ex-library, wormed repairs, title laid down, final four leaves from another copy with loss of text. Modern calf. Folio. Vinograd, Venice 244.

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.