Bidspirit auction | Classic: Chamisha Chumshei Torah with

Classic: Chamisha Chumshei Torah with Sifsei Chachamim Commentary, Amsterdam 1680. First Edition. - Presented here is the rare Amsterdam edition of the Torah, published alongside the classic super-commentary Sifsei Chachamim in 1680. It was written by 17th century scholar and Chazzan R. Shabsai Meshorer-Bass, and has been well received ever since. Due to its immense popularity, it has been incorporated as a standard text in almost all Chumashim printed in the last two centuries. The printers however shortened the commentary so not to take up space; thus a large portion was omitted from print.  This first edition includes the complete, unedited commentary as prepared by the author. Very rare. Printed with Rashi and Targum Onkelos, in addition to the Sifsei Chachamim commentary. Also with Haftorahs and Chomesh Megillos, with a separate title page for each.  A lacking copy, with approximately 38 leaves lacking (mainly at the beginning and end, in the Haftorah section). Leaves which are lacking are supplied in professional facsimile,  with almost no noticeable difference between the facsimile and original leaves. A list of lacking leaves will be provided upon request.  In overall very good condition. Light stains to some leaves. Trimmed margins, affecting text on pp. 113 only. Open tears to a few leaves, at times with loss.  Bound in a new, ornate leather binding. [5], 307; [2], 310-362 pp.  Vinograd, Amsterdam 451. Stefansky Hebrew Classics 27.