Hebrew). Chamisha Chumshei Torah [-end]. With Rashi’s commentary. Prepared by David Nunes Torres. Table of Haphtarah readings on last two unnumbered leaves. With Nikud and cantilation points. Commentary in Rashi type.

Estimate: $500–$700
Hammer price: $450

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

(BIBLE.

printer

Immanuel Athias

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1700-05

Description

Four parts in two volumes. This copy with additional engraved architectural title and Hebrew poem. Autograph Hebrew signature of David Nunes Torres authenticating the edition on verso of title. Four divisional titles, half-title for the Five Scrolls, integrally misbound (two leaves bound upside down). Decorative head-pieces.

references

Fuks, Amsterdam 411; Darlow & Moule 5140; cf. Vinograd, Amsterdam 795 who notes a similar edition without the commentary issued in the same year.

I: ff. (1),402; 205. * II: ff. 206-500; 310, (2). Few light stains in places, slight tape repair on a few leaves. Contemporary uniform gilt-ruled mahogany mottled calf, gilt floral motifs at corners, gilt extra, marbled endpapers, gauffered edges, a.e.g. Sympathetically rebacked. 12mo.

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