Auction 102 Part 1 Hebrew Manuscripts and Books from the Victor (Avigdor) Klagsbald Collection
Commentary on the Torah by Rabbi Yaakov Baal HaTurim – Venice, 1544
Commentary on the Torah by R. Yaakov, author of the Tur (Baal HaTurim). Venice: Zuane (Giovanni) di Farri and brother by Cornelio Adelkind, 1544. Second edition.
Corrections and glosses in margins of several leaves, in early Ashkenazic script.
Censorship expurgations in several places.
Colophon on last leaf: "The work of Heaven was completed… a lovely work on the entire Torah authored by R. Yaakov author of the Tur… completed Thursday, 16th Elul 1544… in the press of the craftsmen Zuane di Farri and his brother, who print in the utmost beauty, and by the expert proofreader Cornelio Adelkind. May G-d mercifully grant us the merit to begin and complete the rest of the holy books we plan to print…".
65, [1] leaves. 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including light dampstains and traces of former dampness. Light wear. Worming in a few places and small tears, repaired with paper (bordering text on one leaf). Stamps. Old binding, with light damage.
CB, no. 5500,44; Zedner, p. 298; Roest, p. 511.
