[Midrashic anthology to the Bible]. Attributed to Shimon the Preacher of Frankfurt.

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $850

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author

YALKUT SHIMONI

printer

Parenzo for Bragadin

Place

Venice

Publication

1566

Description

Second Edition. Complete in two volumes. Two titles, both with printer’s marks. Signed by censors on f.313v, f.189r and f.190v.

references

Vinograd, Venice 519; Adams S-1153

summary

In his afterword (printed on the unnumbered leaf), Meir Prinz recounts he and his partner, Menachem Porto, reviewed the entire content of the work, essay by essay, in order to correct printer’s errors, especially after the Sabbath day, for then the Gentile printers worked without Jewish supervision.

Vol I: 313, (1). Unnumbered leaf misbound after title, title and unnumbered leaf filled to sze. Vol II: ff. 190. ff.9 and 16 misbound. Lightly browned, stained in places, few leaves remargined. Uniform later half-calf marbled boards. Folio

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