Auction 63 · Lot 185
Ohr LeNethivah.
- Estimate
- $2,000–$3,000
- Hammer price
- $7,250
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
author
MENDELSSOHN, MOSES.
Place
Berlin
Publication
1782
Description
One of only 300 copies.
references
Vinograd, Berlin 311; St. Cat. Bodl 6376,3 (ed. haec nitissima rara).
summary
A separately issued introduction to Mendelessohn’s yet to be published Sepher Nethivoth Hashalom, his revolutionary translation of the Pentateuch with the famed Bi’ur commentary.
This petite volume was issued in a limited edition of just 300 copies to satisfy the curiosity of Mendelssohn’s students leading up to the publication of the Nethivoth Hashalom (1783). Apparently, they were keen to ascertain what was the methodology by which Mendelssohn was approaching the composition of the Biur.
ff. 47. Browned, previous owner’s marks. Later marbled boards, rubbed. 12mo.
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