Abrabanel, Isaac. Zevach Pesach [commentary on the Hagadah, with text]

Estimate: $4,000–$6,000
Hammer price: $5,500

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author

(HAGADAH)

printer

David & Samuel ibn Nahmais

Place

Contantinople

Publication

1505

Description

FIRST EDITION. Opening page with poem by the Author’s eldest son, Judah (Leone Ebreo) Abrabanel, enclosed by a metalcut border of animals designed by the Marrano, Alfonso de Cordoba.

references

Vinograd, Const. 3; Yaari, Const. 3; Mehlman 1189; Yudlov, Hagadah 5; Yaari, Hagadah 3; not in Adams

summary

“The First Edition of the Hagadah to be Published With a commentary of Any Kind.” Yerushalmi 5. The Nachmias Brothers were exiles from Spain who established their press in 1505. It was the first printing-press established beyond Europe’s borders.

ff.(38 of 40), lacking ff.39-40, though Hagadah text complete. Neatly remargined throughout, scattered worming on first few leaves expertly repaired with loss of a few letters, trace stained. Modern blind-tooled brown morocco, housed in matching slip-case. Lg. 4to

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