Rosh Mor Deror [homilies on the Pentateuch, each beginning with a citation from the Midrash Rabbah]

AUCTION 54 | Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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MORDECHAI BEN ISAAC HAKOHEN.

Rosh Mor Deror [homilies on the Pentateuch, each beginning with a citation from the Midrash Rabbah]

ff. 116, 4. Some staining, inscription of previous owner on title, signature of censor on final leaf. Modern gilt stamped calf boards. 4to. Vinograd, Venice 1085.

Venice: Pietro Bragadini-Giovanni Caleoni 1615

Est: $800 - $1,000

The Author, a native of Eretz Israel, married the daughter of R. Samuel Laniado of Aleppo (Ba’al HaKelim). See introduction and also D. Sutton, Aleppo: City of Scholars (2005) p. 153, no. 163.