Yiddish. PENTATEUCH, HAPHTAROTH AND MEGILOTH). Chamishah Chumshei Torah

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $3,200

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author

(BIBLE,

printer

Thomas Guarin

Place

Basle

Publication

1583

Description

Yiddish text with a summary of Rashi’s commentary. Edited by Israel Sifroni. Printer’s device on title. Printed in wayber-taytsch

references

Vinograd, Basle 178; Prijs, Basle137; not in Adams; see Darlow & Moule (noted not listed) following no.4483

summary

The earliest appearance of Rashi’s commentary in the Yiddish language

ff. (3), 160. Three introductory leaves bound at end. Title loose and crudely laid down, stained, previous owner’s stamps and notations. Contemporary mottled calf, worn, upper cover detached. Sm. folio. Sold not subject to return

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