Sifthei Yesheinim [bibliography].

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: $300

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author

BASS, SHABTHAI.

printer

David de Castro Tartas

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1678-80

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within engraved architectural border.

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 461.

summary

The first Hebraic bibliography. Contains some 2,200 Hebraic titles including manuscripts. Shabbetai Bass (1641-1718) also composed Sifthei Chachamim, the highly popular super-commentary to Rashi on the Chumash.

ff. 20. pp. 92, ff. 93-108. Worn and browned, final few leaves provided from another copy. Modern boards. 4to.

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