Mishnayoth. With commentary of Yomtov Lipman Heller and Solomon Adeni

Estimate: $2,000–$3,000
Hammer price: $2,000

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author

(MISHNAH).

printer

Joseph ben Israel for Menasseh ben Israel

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1646

Description

Two parts in one volume. Two title pages each within woodcut architectural border

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 107; Fuks, Amsterdam 180

summary

The task of vocalization of this Mishnah edition was begun by Menasseh ben Israel and completed by Jacob ben Judah Abraham de Leon. The first vocalized edition of the Mishnah appeared three years prior to this in Constantinople

ff. (2),274. Few light stains in places, although generally, a clean copy. Contemporry handsome blind-ruled chestnut mottled calf with central gilt-tooled decorative cartouche within central panel on upper and lower covers, gilt-tooled corner embelishments,spine in compartments, gilt-tooled ornaments and Hebrew title, gently rubbed at spine, clasps and hinges. 12mo

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