Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
Map of Eretz Israel From Commentary of Rabbi Eliyahu Mizrachi on the Torah – Venice, 1527
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Sold for: $1,000
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Map of borders of Eretz Israel according to Rabbi Eliyahu Mizrachi [leaf of book on commentary of Rashi, by Rabbi Eliyahu Mizrachi. Venice, 1527, Daniel Bomberg Printing Press].
“Eretz Israel” written in center, East facing upward. Simple map, illustrated mainly with straight lines, squares and rectangles.
Leaf of 28.5 cm. glued upon modern paper for restoration; professionally restored damage. Folding marks.
Weintraub, map no. 8. Probably the first Hebrew map to be printed.
“Eretz Israel” written in center, East facing upward. Simple map, illustrated mainly with straight lines, squares and rectangles.
Leaf of 28.5 cm. glued upon modern paper for restoration; professionally restored damage. Folding marks.
Weintraub, map no. 8. Probably the first Hebrew map to be printed.
Early printed books – Resh and Shin Years
Early printed books – Resh and Shin Years