Biur al HaTorah [commentary to the Pentateuch]

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: $500

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

author

BACHIAH BEN ASHER

printer

Giorgio di Cavalli

Place

Venice

Publication

1566

Description

Title within architectual arch, title of each of the Five Books within an elaborate woodcut border incorporating the elephant and castle printer’s device (Yaari, Printer’s Marks no. 33). Signed by censor on verso of final leaf.

references

Vinograd, Venice 514; Adams B-11

ff.251. Title laid down, marginal wear, stained. Later calf, rebacked. Sm.folio

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