Auction 103 Part 2 Early Printed Books | Sabbateanism and Crypto-Jews of Spain and Portugal | Chassidut and Kabbalah | Books Printed in Slavita and Jerusalem | Letters and Manuscripts
Commentary on the Book of Esther by Rabbi Elisha Gallico – Venice, 1583 – First Edition
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Commentary on the Book of Esther by R. Elisha Gallico, a rabbi of Safed. Venice: Asher Parenzo for Zuan Bragadin, 1583. First edition.
Introduction by R. Gershon Katzigin, disciple of the author and publisher.
2-62 leaves. Lacking title page. 19.5 cm. Fair condition. Many stains. Worming. Some tears, including small open tear slightly affecting text of one leaf. Stamps. Early binding, with defects, worming and open tears.
Early Printed Books – 16th Century
Early Printed Books – 16th Century