Pirush Megilath Esther [commentary to the Book of Esther]. With an introduction by the editor, Gershon ben Simcha Kitzgin, the Gallico's disciple.

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

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

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GALLICO, ELISHA

Pirush Megilath Esther [commentary to the Book of Esther]. With an introduction by the editor, Gershon ben Simcha Kitzgin, the Gallico's disciple.

FIRST EDITION. Printer’s device on title. ff. 62. Light stains in places, previous owners' signatures on title including: Ovadiah and Elisha Foa. Modern gilt-stamped calf. 8vo Vinograd, Venice 663; Habermann, di Gara 63; not in Adams

Venice: Giovanni di Gara 1583

Est: $600 - $900

PRICE REALIZED $800

The author was a 16th-century member of an ancient Italian family of French origin. A contemporary family member posessed the famed Golden Hagadah on which the Gallico Family crest was painted in 1603. Elisha Gallico was a disciple of Joseph Karo, Elisha’s most famous pupil was Samuel di Uceda, author of Midrash Samuel.