Mirkeveth HaMishneh [commentary to Sepher Devarim]

Estimate: $1,500–$2,000
Hammer price: $1,400

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author

ABRABANEL, DON ISAAC

printer

Tobias Foa

Place

Sabbioneta

Publication

1551

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within architectural floral border, two printer’s devices at end. This copy with the rare final leaf containing a poem by Azariah di Rossi (author of Me’or Einaiyim).

references

Vinograd, Sabbioneta 1; Yaari, Mechkarei Sepher p. 352, no. 1

summary

THE FIRST HEBREW BOOK PRINTED IN SABBIONETA. Contains an important introduction concerning the establishment of the Hebrew press in this Northern Italian town, located in the Lombardy region, along the banks of the Po River.

ff.145, (1). Some browning and staining, tape repairs on f. 110, title repaired affecting portion of upper right corner, stamp of former owner on title and final leaf, signature of censor on final leaf. Modern calf backed boards. Folio

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