Bidspirit auction | DVAR SHMUEL. FIRST EDITION. VENICE

DVAR SHMUEL. FIRST EDITION. VENICE 1596. UNIDENTIFIED INSCRIPTION. - Comprehensive commentary on Medrash Devarim Rabba authored by R. Shmuel Chagiz.  R. Shmuel Chagiz (died 1633) was descended from a distinguished rabbinical family in Fez, Morroco. He travelled extensively, through Libya and Italy inspiring local Jewish communities with his Derashos. Whilst in Venice, he published this sefer. His son R. Yaakov Chagiz, later immigrated to Eretz Yisrael where he served as Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Bais Yaakov.  Unidentified inscriptions.  Di Gora press. 52 pages. 19.3 cm. Overall fine condition, some wear and staining. Modern binding.  Opening bid $200