Siphri. [Halachic Midrash to the Books of Numbers and Deuteronomy]. Anonymous (attributed to R. Shimon benYochai). Edited by Yochanan Treves.

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: $500

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author

(MIDRASH).

printer

Daniel Bomberg

Place

Venice

Publication

1546

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within wreathed architectural arch. First word of Book of Pentateuch within magnificent woodcut surround. Scattered rabbinic marginalia, signatures on title.

references

Vinograd, Venice 285; Habermann, Bomberg 179; Adams S-1090

ff. 63. Wanting final blank. Title frayed at edges, stained. Contemporary vellum, few stains, new endpapers. Sm. folio

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