Lot 51
Two Books by Rabbi Ovadia Sforno - Commentary to the Torah, Shir HaShirim and Kohelet - Venice, 1567 - First Editions
Two books by R. Ovadia Sforno, first editions, bound together:
• Commentary to the Torah, by "The perfect and G-dly Torah scholar, R. Ovadia Sforno, foremost physician". Venice: Giovanni Griffio, 1567.
• Commentary to Shir HaShirim and Kohelet, by R. Ovadia Sforno. Venice: Giovanni Griffio, 1567.
Signature on the first title page: "Moshe son of R. Daniel Tzoref [Orefice] of Pesaro", and another signature, difficult to decipher.
Censor's signature on final leaf of second book. Additional ownership inscription on verso: "…this book is mine, Daniel son of R. Michael Tzuf".
Griffio's printer's device is printed on both title pages. See: Avraham Yaari, Diglei HaMadpisim HaIvriim, Jerusalem 1944, pp. 18-19, 135-136.
92; 16 leaves. 20.5 cm. Condition varies, fair to fair-poor. Stains and wear. Numerous dampstains. Extensive worming, affecting text. First gathering detached. Early parchment binding, worn and damaged, with significant worming.
Stefansky Classics, no. 22.
