Minchah Belulah [commentary on the Pentateuch]

Estimate: $800–$1,200
Hammer price: $1,000

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author

RAPA, ABRAHAM MENACHEM HAKOHEN OF PORTO.

printer

Francesco dalle Donne

Place

Verona

Publication

1594

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title in typographical border. First word in each of the Five Books of Moses surrounded by a rich vignette. On f. 207v escutcheon of Rapa, consisting of a raven (“rappe” is the Middle High German word for raven), two hands extended in priestly benediction (symbol of the Kohen), and two mermaids

references

Vinograd, Verona 3; Heller,The Sixteenth Century Hebrew Book, pp. 828-9

ff. (3), 208, (1). Title laid down, dampstained in places. Contemporary finely tooled calf over heavy wooden boards with clasps and hinges, recased. 4to

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