Auction 85 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art

Akedat Yitzchak – Venice, 1573

Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
Including buyer's premium

Akedat Yitzchak, commentary on the Torah and the Five Megillot, by R. Yitzchak Arama. Venice: Zuan (Giovanni) di Gara, 1573.
Many early ownership inscriptions from Italy on the title page, its verso and the final leaf, including an interesting inscription about the burial of R. Akselrad of Asti in Chieri (Italy).
Censor's deletions on several leaves.
290, 297-308, 12 leaves. 36.5 cm. Condition varies. Many leaves in middle of book in good condition. First and final leaves in fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and mold stains. Tears, some open, not affecting text. Title page and other leaves detached. Inscriptions and signatures. Old binding.


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Early Printed Books – 16th-17th Centuries
Early Printed Books – 16th-17th Centuries