Kether Shem Tov [commentary to the Pentateuch]. With glosses by Samuel ben Dayasuss

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: $550

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author

MELAMED, SHEM TOV

printer

Matteo Zanetti

Place

Venice

Publication

1596

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within elaborate ornamental woodcut border

references

Vinograd, Venice 822; Adams S-1049

summary

The highly wrought title-page was a hallmark of the Zanetti family of printers. The final two leaves contain an index of the author's more extensive comments on statements of Rashi, Nachmanides, Joseph Albo, Maimonides, etc

ff.136,16. Light dampstains in places, gently damp-wrinkled, previous owner’s signature on title. Recent morocco-backed boards, gently rubbed at extremities. Folio

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