Sepher Chasdei Avoth [commentary to Ethics of the Fathers].

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: Not recorded

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

author

YA’ABETZ, ISAAC BEN SOLOMON

printer

Solomon and Joseph Ya’avetz

Place

Constantinople

Publication

1583

Description

First Edition. Decorative florets.

references

Vinograd, Const. 282; Mehlman 133; S.J. Weiss, Pirkei Avot no. 26.

ff. 110 (of 114) opening four leaves provided in facsimile, f.5 and final leaf heavily worn, stained in places, few marginal paper repairs. Bound in Valmadonna-custom deep cherry morocco, spine in compartments, titled on spine in gilt. Housed in fitted slip-case. 4to.

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