Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters

Ralbag on the Torah – Venice, 1547 – Signature of Rabbi Nathan Ottolengo

Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,250
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Rabbi Levi ben Gershom [Ralbag], commentary on the Torah explaining matters of the weekly portion, with explanation of words and the lessons we learn. Venice, 1547. Printed by Daniel Bomberg. Ownership inscriptions and signatures in ancient handwriting: "Inherited from my father, Nathan ben Meir Ottoleng[-]".
The Torah genius Chassid Rabbi Nathan Ottolengo, a leading Torah scholar in Italy in the mid-1500s, head of the yeshiva in Conegliano and Rabbi of Lodi, ascended to Eretz Israel at the end of his days. Mentioned in the writings of Rabbi Yehuda Aryeh of Modena, [see enclosed material].
6, 9-248 leaves. 31 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and wear. Worn velvet binding.
Early Printed Books - Resh and Shin Years
Early Printed Books - Resh and Shin Years