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Biur al HaTorah [commentary to the Chumash].

Auction 95 · Lot 265

Biur al HaTorah [commentary to the Chumash].

Estimate
$1,200–$1,800
Hammer price
$3,200

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

SFORNO, OVADIAH.

printer

Giovanni Griffio

Place

Venice

Publication

1567

Description

FIRST EDITION. Large printer’s device on title. Initial word of each of the Five Books historiated. Some stains on title.

references

Vinograd, Venice 538.

summary

Sforno’s commentary here contains great depth and offers original rationales for the various commandments (Ta’amei HaMitzvoth).
ff. 92. Ex-library, trimmed and lightly stained. Modern boards. Sm. 4to.
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