Bidspirit auction | Sefer Yedei Moshe, Venice 1597,

Sefer Yedei Moshe, Venice 1597, First edition. Commentary on The Five Megillos by R. Moshe Almosnino. R. Moshe Almosnino (c. 1515-c. 1580), was born in Salonika and hailed from a distinguished Jewish family originally from the Spanish town of Aragon. He was renowned for his Torah scholarship as well as his knowledge in the sciences, particularly physics and astronomy. In 1565, he formed a delegation to petition the Sultan for a confirmation of the privileges previously granted to the Salonika Jews in 1537. His efforts procured a favorable decision and in 1568, the Salonika community was granted the status of a self-governing entity, a status it retained for centuries thereafter. Zanetti press. Pages : 289, 9 pages. Size : 19.4 cm. Condition : Overall fine-very fine condition, slight worming and staining slightly affecting text. One page with a torn corner affecting a few words. Modern leather binding.