Assaf Hamazkir [index of Aggadic sayings]

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $250

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author

PORTO, ZECHARIAH

printer

Domenico Vedelago for Bragadin

Place

Venice

Publication

1675

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within historiated border featuring Moses and Aaron

references

Vinograd, Venice 1405

summary

This colossal concordance wends its way through the entire Talmud, offering for each Aggadic statement invaluable references to numerous homiletic works. The book was published posthumously by the Jewish community of Rome, which Porto had served as rabbi. See JE, Vol. X, p. 134.

ff. (4), 300. Tip of angel’s wing of upper margin clipped, dampwrinkled. Later marbled boards. 4to

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