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Auction 13 · Lot 346

[Midrashic commentary to the Book of Psalms]. Anonymous.

Estimate
$700–$900
Hammer price
$650

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

author

Midrash Tehilim Rabatha.

printer

Daniel Bomberg

Place

Venice

Publication

1546

Description

Second edition. Title within architectural arch. Opening word within an elaborate floral woodcut border.

references

Vinograd, Venice 273; Habermann, Bomberg 193; Adams M-1426

summary

The Midrash Tehilim was most likely composed towards the end of the tenth century and its place of origin was probably Southern Italy. It contains interpretations and short homiles on one hundred and forty-three Psalms. It is chiefly a compilation of sayings bearing on the verses of the Psalms scattered throughout the Agadah, but it also contains some original material.
ff. 66. Few light stains, neat marginal repairs to last few leaves. Recent boards. Sm. folio
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