Sefer HaShorashim, roots [of words] in the Holy Tongue, by R. David Kimchi. [Salonika: Gershom and Shlomo Soncino, 1533].
Several censor erasures. Among them, the following line of the entry "elem" (youth) was erased: "Our sages have brought proofs against Jesus the Christian".
[146] leaves (originally 149). Lacking the title page and two last leaves. This copy is a combination of several copies: approximately 22 leaves were added from another copy which was shorter in size and the margins were elongated with paper filling. Other leaves were added from other copies (possibly some are photocopies on ancient paper, see for example leaf [38]). 28 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Worming. Repaired tears. Ancient repaired leather binding.
Provenance: Toaff family collection.