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(MIDRASH) Midrash HaMechilta [Halachic Midrash to to the Book of Exodus]. Attributed to Rabbi Ishmael. Edited by R. Jochanan Treves. Second edition. ff. 37. Lightly dampsoiled in places, marginal repairs to title, previous owner’s marks. Modern calf-backed boards. Folio. Vinograd, Venice 244. Venice: Daniel Bomberg 1545 The editor, R. Jochanan Treves (1490? -1557?), was the author of Kimcha de-Avishuna, a commentary to the prayer book according to the Roman rite. A tireless proofreader at the press of Daniel Bomberg, Treves labored to establish accurate readings, so giving rise to the fame of this celebrated Venetian printing establishment. See EJ, Vol. XV, col. 1378. The editor, R. Jochanan Treves (1490? -1557?), was the author of Kimcha de-Avishuna, a commentary to the prayer book according to the Roman rite. A tireless proofreader at the press of Daniel Bomberg, Treves labored to establish accurate readings, so giving rise to the fame of this celebrated Venetian printing establishment. See EJ, Vol. XV, col. 1378.