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Ralbag on the Torah – Venice, 1547
Opening: $600
Sold for: $1,188
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Commentary of the Ralbag on the Torah, with explanation of meanings and words, with morals deriving from them, by R. Levi son of Gershom, the Ralbag. Venice: Daniel Bomberg by Cornelio Adelkind, 1547.
Colophon on p. 248a, with poem in honor of the author and the printer Cornelio Adelkind.
Ownership inscription on title page: "I purchased this book from my wealth in honor of my Master, so says Shlomo Zamosht" (possibly R. Shlomo Zamosht, a Torah scholar of Frankfurt, son of R. Mendel Zamosht, a dayan of Frankfurt while the Haflaah served as Rabbi of the city).
Gloss on p. 206b.
6, 9-248 leaves. 30.5 cm. Varying condition, fair-good to fair. Many stains, including large dampstains (partially dark). Light wear. Worming, affecting text. Small tears and open tears to margins of title page and other leaves. Bookplate. Old leather binding, with wear and defects (rubbing and many open tears to binding and spine).
Provenance: Collection of Prof. Jordan S. Penkower.
Early Printed Books – 16th-17th Centuries
Early Printed Books – 16th-17th Centuries