Pirkei Avoth [Ethics of the Fathers]. With commentaries by Moses Maimonides and Ovadiah Sforno. Originally a part of the Bologna Machzor, issued in accordance to Roman rite.

AUCTION 74 | Thursday, November 09th, 2017 at 1:00

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

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Pirkei Avoth [Ethics of the Fathers]. With commentaries by Moses Maimonides and Ovadiah Sforno. Originally a part of the Bologna Machzor, issued in accordance to Roman rite.

<<Printed entirely on vellum.>> Initial words set within elegant frame. Conservator’s notes at end. Formerly, the Sholem Asch copy. ff. (24). A quote concerning the nature of the Jews’ exilic impurity written on final page. Expert marginal repairs, few light stains. Later calf, recased, modern dust-jacket and custom slip-case. Folio.

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Est: $6,000 - $9,000

PRICE REALIZED $7,500

<<Rare vellum issue.>> Comprises leaves 117-141 from Vol. I of the Bologna 1540 Machzor (see lot 143). See Treasures of the Valmadonna Trust Library - Otzroth Ya’akov, Vellum no. 15.