Midrash Shmuel [commentary to Ethics of the Fathers]

Estimate: $800–$1,200
Hammer price: $850

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author

DI UCEDA, SAMUEL

printer

Di Gara

Place

Venice

Publication

1579

Description

FIRST EDITION

references

Vinograd 637, Ginzei Yisrael 126

summary

This standard work is the classical compilation of early commentaries to the Ethics of the Fathers. Di Uceda quotes some of the early Spanish scholars as well as his contemporaries

ff. 265. Small tear on upper corner of final leaf not affecting text. Some marginal corrections in various hands. Calf-backed marbled boards, covers detached. 4to

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