Kether Shem Tov [commentary to the Chumash].

Estimate: $600–$900
Hammer price: $550

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author

MELAMED, SHEM TOV.

printer

Matteo Zannetti

Place

Venice

Publication

1596

Description

First Edition. Title with elaborate ornamental woodcut border.

references

Vinograd, Venice 822.

summary

The Author was a preacher in the Morea (mainland Greece) in the communities of Lepanto and Patras. The introduction was written by his disciple Shalom Sagalmasi of Lepanto. The final two leaves contain an index of the author's comments on statements by Rashi, Nachmanides, R. Yitzchak Arama, Abrabanel, et al.

ff. 136, 16. Folio.

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