Midrash Shmuel [commentary to Ethics of the Fathers]

AUCTION 12 | Tuesday, March 13th, 2001 at 1:00

Important Hebrew Printed Books and Manuscripts From the Library of the London Beth Din

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DI UCEDA, SAMUEL

Midrash Shmuel [commentary to Ethics of the Fathers]

Second Edition. Title within woodcut architectural arch. Opening word of each chapter within floral woodcut border. The Solomon Hirschel Copy, signed by him in Hebrew and German on title page and front free-end paper prior to his appointment as Chief Rabbi of England. ff. 252. Trace foxed, stained on first few leaves, scattered marginalia. Recent boards. 4to Vinograd, Venice 679; Habermann, di Gara 72; Adams S-231

Venice: Giovanni di Gara 1585

Est: $500 - $700

PRICE REALIZED $1,300

This standard work is the classical compilation of early commentaries on Ethics of the Fathers. Di Uceda quotes some of the early Spanish scholars as well as his contemporaries.