Biurim [super-commentary to Rashi on the Pentateuch]

AUCTION 1 | Thursday, November 14th, 1996 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art

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Lot 186

ISSERLEIN, ISRAEL BEN PETHACHIAH.

Biurim [super-commentary to Rashi on the Pentateuch]

Third edition. Title within architectural arch. ff.22 (of 24), title inscribed, trimmed, lightly foxed, later boards, 4to Vinograd, Riva di Trento 36; not in Adams

Riva di Trento: (Jacob Marcaria for Josef Ottolenghi) 1562

Est: $300 - $400

PRICE REALIZED $320

Interesting inscription on title page by Menachem ben Zalman Katz dated 19th Adar 1573, presenting this book to his brother and noting it was purchased directly from the printer, Jacob Marcaria. See D. Amram, The Makers of Hebrew Books in Italy pp.296-97.