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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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. 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 tooled mahogany calf, four bands, gilt edges, marbled endpapers, elaborate bookplate with heraldic crest depicting crow, lion, and knight in armor on horse. 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 1700-03

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

Fuks miscalculated the date on the final title page, stating that it was printed from 1700-1705.