Nora Tehiloth [commentary to Book of Psalms]

Estimate: $2,500–$3,000
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

SHUA’IB, JOEL IBN

printer

Joseph Ya’abetz

Place

Salonika

Publication

1568-9

Description

FIRST EDITION

references

Vinograd, Salonika 85; Mehlman 681; Adams I-18 (incomplete)

summary

Seldom found complete. The second part was issued in a larger format, no doubt necessitated by difficulties in obtaining paper. This late 15th century Spanish commentary sharply criticizes the Marranos as apostates, and apparently persuaded many to return openly to Judaism. See B. Netanyahu, The Marranos of Spain (1966) pp. 172-5

Volume I only ff.209 (of 214). (of II: ff. 328 complete). Final 5ff. provided in facsimile. Stained and wormed. Later sheep, rebacked and recased. 4to

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