Birchath Avraham [commentary to Book of Genesis]

AUCTION 14 | Tuesday, November 13th, 2001 at 1:00

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

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Lot 124

BRODO, ABRAHAM.

Birchath Avraham [commentary to Book of Genesis]

FIRST EDITION. Title within woodcut historiated border (one of only a few pre-censored copies containing female imagery) ff.(4, of 6?),103. Light stains in places, gently damp-wrinkled, slight marginal wear on last few leaves, previous owners inscription on title. Recent morocco backed boards, lightly rubbed. 4to Vinograd, Venice 1482

Venice: Bragadin 1696

Est: $200 - $300

PRICE REALIZED $150

Contains one of the few approbations written by the Chacham Tzvi, who was a student of the Author. The author should not be confused with Abraham Broda of Prague, who also writes an enthusiastic approbation