Bi'ur al Sepher Tehilim [Psalms]. With commentary by Ovadiah Sforno.

Estimate: $1,200–$1,800
Hammer price: $950

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author

(TEHILIM).

printer

Giovanni di Gara

Place

Venice

Publication

1586

Description

The Mayer Sulzberger copy. FIRST EDITION of commentary.

references

Vinograd, Venice 687.

summary

The commentaries of the Italian physician Obadiah Sforno (c. 1470 - c. 1550) are distinguished by their lucidity, terseness and adherence to Peshat ("plain meaning"), while still highlighting the philosophical and ethical implications found within the text.

ff. 92. Closely shaved, upper corner of f.4 torn with loss. Modern crushed morocco. Sm. 4to.

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