Lechem Mishnah [commentary and novellae to Mamonides’ Mishneh Torah]

Estimate: $3,000–$5,000
Hammer price: $2,000

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author

BOTON, ABRAHAM BEN MOSES DI

printer

Daniel Zanneti

Place

Venice

Publication

1604-6

Description

FIRST EDITION. Two parts in one volume. Two titles within oval cartouche surrounded by architectural arch, framed by an elaborate ornamental border

references

Vinograd, Venice 973 & 1011

summary

One of the Most Important Commentaries on Maimonides’ Code. Born in Salonika in 1545, di Boton began to write his commentary Lechem Mishnah in his youth. In 1575 he obtained a copy of Joseph Karo’s Keseph Mishnah and from then on, included only those comments and analysis that had not already appeared in Karo’s work. See EJ, IV cols.1269-70

I: ff. 42, 163. II: ff. 239. Previous owner’s stamp, lightly browned and stained in places, some worming with small paper repairs to final few leaves, censor’s signature on final leaf. Modern boards, gently rubbed. Folio

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