Hebrew). Chamisha Chumshei Torah [-end]. With Rashi’s commentary. Prepared by David Nunes Torres. Table of Haphtarah readings on last two unnumbered leaves. With Nikud and cantilation points. Commentary in Rabbinic type

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Lot 87
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Hebrew). Chamisha Chumshei Torah [-end]. With Rashi’s commentary. Prepared by David Nunes Torres. Table of Haphtarah readings on last two unnumbered leaves. With Nikud and cantilation points. Commentary in Rabbinic type

Four parts in two volumes. This copy with additional engraved architectural title and Hebrew poem. Autograph Hebrew signature of David Nunes Torres authenticating the edition on verso of title. This copy without Haphtaroth (as issued). Four divisional titles, half-title for the Five Scrolls, integrally misbound. Decorative head-pieces I: ff. (1),402; 205. II: ff. 206-500; 310, (2). Few light stains in places. Contemporary uniform gilt-ruled mahogany mottled calf, gilt floral motifs at corners, gilt extra, marbled endpapers, gauffered edges, a.e.g. Sympathetically rebacked. 12mo Fuks, Amsterdam 411; Darlow & Moule 5140; cf. Vinograd, Amsterdam 795 who notes a similar edition without the commentary issued in the same year

Amsterdam: Immanuel Athias 1700-05

Est: $1,500 - $2,000