Machzor. According to Roman rite. With Kimcha De’Avishona by Yochanan Treves and commentaries by Ovadiah Sforno and Moses Maimonides. Volume Two (only).

Estimate: $1,500–$2,500
Hammer price: $1,200

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author

(LITURGY).

printer

Menachem ben Abraham of Modena & Partners

Place

Bologna

Publication

1540

Description

Extensive Hebrew marginalia throughout written in a 17th-century Italian hand.

references

Vinograd, Bologna 16.

summary

The marginal notes include the Biblical sources for all verses cited, additions and comments on the printed commentary, as well as laws and customs related to the text. Much of interest awaits the insightful researcher.

ff. 190. Variously worn and stained, slight worming in places, occasional loss with few paper repairs. Modern calf. Sm. folio.

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