[Midrashic anthology to the Bible]. Attributed to Shimon the Preacher of Frankfurt

Estimate: $2,000–$2,500
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

YALKUT SHIMONI.

printer

Isaac Prostitz

Place

Cracow

Publication

1595-6

Description

Two parts in two volumes. Third Edition. First Volume: Title within architectural arch. Second Volume: Title letters within deocrative woodcut vignettes. Printer’s mark on title (Yaari no. 42)

references

Vinograd, Cracow 179; not in Adams

summary

The Yalkut is the best known and most comprehensive Midrashic anthology, covering the whole Bible

I: ff.313,(1). Stained, title laid down with small portion at top left corner supplied in facsilime, marginal repairs to ff. 20-2, last leaf repaired, few leaves supplied from another copy, previous owners inscription on recto of final leaf. II: ff. 190. Light stains in places, trace foxed, last leaf laid down, ownership inscription on title. Uniform recent vellum-backed boards, gently rubbed at corners. Folio

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