Minchah Belulah [commentary on the Pentateuch]

AUCTION 44 | Thursday, June 25th, 2009 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 222
RAPA, ABRAHAM MENACHEM HAKOHEN OF PORTO.

Minchah Belulah [commentary on the Pentateuch]

FIRST EDITION. Title in typographical border. First word in each of the Five Books of Moses surrounded by a rich vignette. On f. 207v escutcheon of Rapa, consisting of a raven (“rappe” is the Middle High German word for raven), two hands extended in priestly benediction (symbol of the Kohen), and two mermaids ff. (3), 208, (1). Title laid down, dampstained in places. Contemporary finely tooled calf over heavy wooden boards with clasps and hinges, recased. 4to Vinograd, Verona 3; Heller,The Sixteenth Century Hebrew Book, pp. 828-9

Verona: Francesco dalle Donne 1594

Est: $800 - $1,200
PRICE REALIZED $1,000