ABRAHAM BEN SOLOMON AKRA

Estimate: $600–$900
Hammer price: $700

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printer

Daniel Zanetti

Place

Venice

Publication

1599

Description

(Editor). Mehararei Nemeirim. ff. 58, 6 misbound but complete. Previous owner's inscriptions on title page. [Vinograd, Venice 877; Adams M-1039]. *JEDAIAH BEDARSI (“Hapenini”). Lashon Hazahav [commentary to Midrash Psalms, and super-commentary to Joseph Taitatzak]. ff. 16, 6. Recent illuminated roundel on verso of title page and final leaf. [Vinograd, Venice 876; Adams J-109]

summary

First work: A collection of essays on Talmudic methodology and commentaries on selected Tractates by, among others, David ibn Zimra, Samuel Al-Valensi and Abraham di Boton. Pointedly, the printer decries his inability to record the correct Talmudic citations, due to the scarcity of Talmudic tractates following the burning of the Talmud in Italy.

Dampstained, shaken. Later silk-covered boards embroidered with gold thread, gently rubbed at edges. Housed in black morocco solander case, titled on spine, silk lined, with clasp, cover detached, rubbed. Sm. 4to

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