ABRAHAM BEN SOLOMON AKRA

AUCTION 13 | Tuesday, June 26th, 2001 at 1:00

Important Hebrew Printed Books and Manuscripts Together With Fine Graphic and Ceremonial Art

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ABRAHAM BEN SOLOMON AKRA

(Editor). Mehararei Nemeirim. ff. 58, 6 misbound but complete. Previous owner's inscriptions on title page. [Vinograd, Venice 877; Adams M-1039]. *JEDAIAH BEDARSI (“Hapenini”). Lashon Hazahav [commentary to Midrash Psalms, and super-commentary to Joseph Taitatzak]. ff. 16, 6. Recent illuminated roundel on verso of title page and final leaf. [Vinograd, Venice 876; Adams J-109] Dampstained, shaken. Later silk-covered boards embroidered with gold thread, gently rubbed at edges. Housed in black morocco solander case, titled on spine, silk lined, with clasp, cover detached, rubbed. Sm. 4to

Venice: Daniel Zanetti 1599

Est: $600 - $900

PRICE REALIZED $700

First work: A collection of essays on Talmudic methodology and commentaries on selected Tractates by, among others, David ibn Zimra, Samuel Al-Valensi and Abraham di Boton. Pointedly, the printer decries his inability to record the correct Talmudic citations, due to the scarcity of Talmudic tractates following the burning of the Talmud in Italy.