Hebrew). Chamisha Chumshei Torah [-end]. With Rashi’s commentary. Prepared by David Nunes Torres. Table of Haphtarah readings on last two unnumbered leaves. With Nikud and cantilation points. Commentary in Rabbinic type

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

(BIBLE,.

printer

Immanuel Athias

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1700-03

Description

Four parts in two volumes. This copy with additional engraved architectural title. Autograph Hebrew signature of David Nunes Torres authenticating the edition on verso of title. This copy without Haphtaroth (as issued). Four divisional titles, half-title for the Five Scrolls, integrally misbound. Decorative head-pieces

references

Fuks, Amsterdam 411; Darlow & Moule 5140; cf. Vinograd, Amsterdam 795 who notes a similar edition without the commentary issued in the same year

summary

Fuks miscalculated the date on the final title page, stating that it was printed from 1700-1705.

I: ff. (1), 402, 205. II: ff. 206-500, 310, (2). Few light stains in places. Contemporary tooled mahogany calf, four bands, gilt edges, marbled endpapers, elaborate bookplate with heraldic crest depicting crow, lion, and knight in armor on horse. 12mo.

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