Biur al HaTorah

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $800

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

author

BACHIAH BEN ASHER

printer

Isaac ben Aaaron Prostitz

Place

Cracow

Publication

1592-3

Description

Title within woodcut architectural arch. On title, numerous signatures of former owners, all in Aschkenazic cursive script. Opening letters within floral woodcut vignettes. WIth Final Leaf Illustrating the TEN Sefiroth, lacking from most copies

references

Vinograd, Cracow 147; Mehlman 641; not in Adams

ff. 235, 235-246, (1). Tears to ff. 238-9, stained. Later calf, rubbed, gutter starting and few leaves loose. Folio

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