Pi Sepharim

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $450

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author

CANTARINI, ISAAC

printer

Bragadin

Place

(Venice)

Publication

1669

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within historiated architectural arch depicting angels flanking the Decalogue atop Moses and Aaron. Text in double columns within border

references

Vinograd, Venice 1383

summary

A poem in honor of the “siyum of Masechet Chulin by the scholars of the Yeshiva of Padua. The numerical equivalent of these words in Hebrew matches the date of publication.

ff. (8). Dampstained in places, some marginal worming repaired. Contemporary gilt-stamped calf, rubbed. 4to

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