Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art

Akedat Yitzchak - Venice, 1573

Opening: $700
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Akedat Yitzchak, commentary to the Torah and the Five Megillot, by R. Yitzchak Arama. Venice: Zuan (Giovanni) de Gara, 1573.
Deleted ownership inscriptions from various writers on the title page, in early Ashkenazic script. Another inscription signed "Tevele HaLevi", and on the verso of the title page: "Tevele HaLevi of Nordl—". Inscription tooled on the front cover: "Belongs to R. Anshel Ellingen…".
Several handwritten emendations. On p. 269b (Parashat Vayelech), lengthy gloss in Ashkenazic script (ca. 18th century).
290, 297-308, 12 leaves. 35.5 cm. Condition varies. Most leaves in good condition. First and last leaves in fair condition. Stains. Dampstains (many stains to approx. six last leaves). Worming and damage to title page and first and last leaves, affecting title page border (some repaired with paper). Early wood and leather binding, repaired, with clasp remnants (new spine). Damage to binding.
Early Printed books
Early Printed books