Hebrew. Pentateuch, Haphtaroth and Five Scrolls).Chamishah Chumshei Torah
AUCTION 44 |
Thursday, June 25th,
2009 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art
Lot 65
(BIBLE
Hebrew. Pentateuch, Haphtaroth and Five Scrolls).Chamishah Chumshei Torah
Venice: Daniel Bomberg 1548
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
PRICE REALIZED $5,500
The popularity of Nachmanides’' commentary is evident from its many publications, both separately and as part of the Mikra'oth Gedoloth. As early as the 15th-century, scholars saw the need for a super-commentary and R. Isaac Aboab (1433-93), referred to as the “last Gaon of Castille,” composed one of the most important.
R. Jacob ben Zalman Posna (1772-1849), a native of Offenbach, settled in Frankfurt a/Main, marrying there in or about the year 1800. He served as a Dayan in Frankfurt during the years 1791-1805, which coincided with the rabbinate of R. Pinchas Halevi Hurwitz (author "Haphla'ah"). See Mishpachath Posen [The Posen Family] (London, 1985), pp. 13 and 29