Chamishah Chumshei Torah.

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: Not recorded

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

(BIBLE, Yiddish. PENTATEUCH, HAPHTAROTH AND MEGILOTH).

printer

Thomas Guarin

Place

Basle

Publication

1583

Description

Yiddish text with a summary of Rashi’s commentary, edited by Israel Sifroni. Printer’s device on title.

references

Vinograd, Basle 178; Prijs, Basle137; not in Adams; see Darlow & Moule (noted not listed) following no.4483

summary

The earliest appearance of Rashi’s commentary in the Yiddish language.

Title loose and crudely laid down, 3 introductory ff. bound at end, stained, previous owner’s stamps, contemporary mottled calf, worn, upper cover detached, sm. folio

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