Mahalach Shevilei ha-Da’ath [grammar]

Estimate: $1,200–$1,800
Hammer price: Not recorded

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

KIMCHI, MOSES BEN JOSEPH

printer

Meir b. Ephraim of Padua

Place

Mantua

Publication

1563

Description

With supercommentary by Elijah Levita. Title within architectural arch. On top f.1v inscription of former owner, "Israel Bassan, Mantua" (see below)

references

Vinograd, Mantua 94; Mehlman 1255 (incomplete)

summary

On the final page before the colophon appears a rhyme poking fun at gamblers ("Charuz neged ha-tzachkanim"). Israel Bassan (1703-1790), Rabbi of Reggio, was the son of R. Isaiah Bassan or Bassani, teacher of the prodigy R. Moses Chaim Luzzatto (Ramcha"l). R. Israel edited his father's volume of responsa "Todath Shelamim" (1741). See JE, Vol. II, p.585

ff. (64). Deaccession stamp. Title browned. Stains. Contemporary mottled calf, spine in compartments, gilt. 16mo

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