Lot 48
Commentary of Rabbi David Arama on the Rambam - Salonika, 1560-1572 - First Edition
Commentary on the Rambam, by R. David Arama. [Salonika]: Yosef Ben Yitzchak Yaavetz, [1560-1572]. First edition.
Bibliographers differ as to the exact year of printing of this book. It was presumably printed between 1560 and 1572.
Signature on title page (faded and lacking end): "Daniel son of the scholar, the G-dly kabbalist, Yaako[v]" this is presumably the signature of R. Daniel Lumbroso, a dayan in Tunis in the 18th century (see enclosed material). Other inscriptions on the title page.
An ownership inscription from 1666 on p. 5a, signed with a calligraphic signature (undeciphered). Gloss on p. 12b.
77, [1] leaves. 25.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Extensive worming, some affecting text. Large tears to title page, to the following two leaves and to final leaves. All leaves professionally restored. Handwritten inscriptions and markings on several leaves, in body of text. New binding.
