Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
Commentary of R. David Arama on the Rambam - Salonika, 1560-1572 - First Edition
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Commentary on the Rambam, by R. David Arama. [Salonika]: Josef son of Jacob 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. Worming to many leaves, some severe, affecting text, repaired with paper. All leaves professionally restored. Worming and tears to title page, not affecting text, repaired. Tears to leaf following title page and to final leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. Handwritten markings and inscriptions on several leaves, in body of text. New binding.
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. Worming to many leaves, some severe, affecting text, repaired with paper. All leaves professionally restored. Worming and tears to title page, not affecting text, repaired. Tears to leaf following title page and to final leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. Handwritten markings and inscriptions on several leaves, in body of text. New binding.
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