Beith Yehudah [compilation of Aggadah]

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

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author

MODENA, JUDAH ARYEH (LEONE) DA

printer

Vendramin

Place

Venice

Publication

1635

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within woodcut architectural border

references

Vinograd, Venice 1207

summary

Modena’s collection of Aggadoth was incorporated in later editions of the Ein Ya’akov. An early owner of this copy, Baruch ben Ephraim of Rakow, notes he studied the work in great depth

ff. 37, (1), 48, (4). Dampstained in places, title and f.2 silked, previous owner’s inscription on title, scattered marginalia. Contemporary vellum. Folio

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