Pirush Megilath Esther [commentary to the Book of Esther]

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: $800

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

author

GALLICO, ELISHA

printer

Giovanni di Gara

Place

Venice

Publication

1583

Description

FIRST EDITION. The Adolph Lewisohn copy. Printer’s device on title

references

Vinograd, Venice 663; Habermann, di Gara 63; not in Adams

summary

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 was a disciple of Joseph Karo. Elisha’ s principle pupil was Samuel di Uceda (see lots 57 and 58)

ff. 62. Minor marginal worming repaired not affecting text, signed by censors on last page (including Paulus Vicecomes Alexandris) though this copy uncesored. Recent gilt-ruled calf with morocco spine-labels, extremeties rubbed, a.e.g. 8vo

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