Biurim [super-commentary to Rashi on the Pentateuch]

Estimate: $300–$400
Hammer price: $320

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

author

ISSERLEIN, ISRAEL BEN PETHACHIAH.

printer

(Jacob Marcaria for Josef Ottolenghi)

Place

Riva di Trento

Publication

1562

Description

Third edition. Title within architectural arch.

references

Vinograd, Riva di Trento 36; not in Adams

summary

Interesting inscription on title page by Menachem ben Zalman Katz dated 19th Adar 1573, presenting this book to his brother and noting it was purchased directly from the printer, Jacob Marcaria. See D. Amram, The Makers of Hebrew Books in Italy pp.296-97.

ff.22 (of 24), title inscribed, trimmed, lightly foxed, later boards, 4to

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