Biur al HaTorah [commentary to the Chumash].

Auction 95 | Thursday, November 11th, 2021 at 11:00am
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinic Letters, Ceremonial & Graphic Art

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Lot 265
SFORNO, OVADIAH.

Biur al HaTorah [commentary to the Chumash].

<<FIRST EDITION.>> Large printer’s device on title. Initial word of each of the Five Books historiated. Some stains on title. ff. 92. Ex-library, trimmed and lightly stained. Modern boards. Sm. 4to. Vinograd, Venice 538.

Venice: Giovanni Griffio 1567

Est: $1,200 - $1,800
PRICE REALIZED $3,200
Sforno’s commentary here contains great depth and offers original rationales for the various commandments (Ta’amei HaMitzvoth).