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LOT 5:
Alshich Hakadosh on the Five Megillos. Prague 1617. Very Rare!
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Alshich Hakadosh on the Five Megillos. Prague 1617. Very Rare!
Commentary on the Five Megillos with text of the Megillah by Rabbi Moshe Alshich.
Prague, 1616. Very Rare!
1. Shoshanas Ha’Amakim on Shir Hashirim
2. Einei Moshe on Ruth
3. Devarim Nechumim in Eichah
4. Devarim Tovim on Koheles
5. Masas Moshe on Esther
The end of Megillas Esther features 4 impressive woodcut illustrations portraying scenes from the megillah. The end of Megillas Eichah features a drawing of people sitting on the floor of a synagogue and reading Eichah or Kinos. This is a new illustration that does not appear in the Venice edition.
The Alshich’s commentary and writings were universally accepted by Jewish congregations around the world. They are acclaimed as fundamental to the study of Tanach and beloved for the ethics and lessons drawn from the teachings of the prophets.
22: 22: 18: 18: 31 leaves. 29.9 cm.
Important antique signatures.
Overall in Good condition, title page repaired in the margin & with small hole affecting 2 characters on the recto, water & damp stains, later binding with leather spine.
