Birchath Avraham [commentary to Book of Genesis]

Estimate: $200–$300
Hammer price: $150

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author

BRODO, ABRAHAM.

printer

Bragadin

Place

Venice

Publication

1696

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within woodcut historiated border (one of only a few pre-censored copies containing female imagery)

references

Vinograd, Venice 1482

summary

Contains one of the few approbations written by the Chacham Tzvi, who was a student of the Author. The author should not be confused with Abraham Broda of Prague, who also writes an enthusiastic approbation

ff.(4, of 6?),103. Light stains in places, gently damp-wrinkled, slight marginal wear on last few leaves, previous owners inscription on title. Recent morocco backed boards, lightly rubbed. 4to

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