Sepher Zevach Pesach. With commentary by Isaac Abrabanel

Estimate: $5,000–$7,000
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

(HAGADAH).

printer

Vicenzo Conti

Place

Cremona

Publication

1557

Description

Illustrated title-border with Roman symbols

references

Yudlov, 19; Yaari, 17; Yerushalmi, pl. 21

summary

This edition is especially rare. Soon after this Hagadah was printed the Church-sponsored burning of the Talmud occured in Cremona, Vicenzo Conti's Hebrew press was destroyed and printing of Hebrew books was transferred elsewhere. Abrabanel’s commentary to the Hagadah is one of the most popular throughout the ages

ff. 64. Some staining, various owners signatures on the title (dated 1567-1634), censor’s signature, closely shaved affecting a few letters on two leaves. Modern boards. 4to

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