Midrash Shmuel [commentary to Ethics of the Fathers]

Estimate: $500–$700
Hammer price: $1,300

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author

DI UCEDA, SAMUEL

printer

Giovanni di Gara

Place

Venice

Publication

1585

Description

Second Edition. Title within woodcut architectural arch. Opening word of each chapter within floral woodcut border. The Solomon Hirschel Copy, signed by him in Hebrew and German on title page and front free-end paper prior to his appointment as Chief Rabbi of England.

references

Vinograd, Venice 679; Habermann, di Gara 72; Adams S-231

summary

This standard work is the classical compilation of early commentaries on Ethics of the Fathers. Di Uceda quotes some of the early Spanish scholars as well as his contemporaries.

ff. 252. Trace foxed, stained on first few leaves, scattered marginalia. Recent boards. 4to

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