Mirkeveth HaMishneh [commentary to Sepher Devarim]

AUCTION 46 | Thursday, September 10th, 2009 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, & Graphic Art

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ABRABANEL, DON ISAAC

Mirkeveth HaMishneh [commentary to Sepher Devarim]

FIRST EDITION. Title within architectural floral border, two printer’s devices at end. This copy with the rare final leaf containing a poem by Azariah di Rossi (author of Me’or Einaiyim). ff.145, (1). Some browning and staining, tape repairs on f. 110, title repaired affecting portion of upper right corner, stamp of former owner on title and final leaf, signature of censor on final leaf. Modern calf backed boards. Folio Vinograd, Sabbioneta 1; Yaari, Mechkarei Sepher p. 352, no. 1

Sabbioneta: Tobias Foa 1551

Est: $1,500 - $2,000

PRICE REALIZED $1,400

THE FIRST HEBREW BOOK PRINTED IN SABBIONETA. Contains an important introduction concerning the establishment of the Hebrew press in this Northern Italian town, located in the Lombardy region, along the banks of the Po River.