Bidspirit auction | Masechet Nidah. Basel, [1580]. Fine

Masechet Nidah. Basel, [1580]. Fine Copy - Copy of The Valmadonna Library [the Lunzer Family]/  Masechet Nidah of the Talmud Bavli Basel edition - this edition was printed after the burning of the Talmud in Italy in 1554. The Christian censor was significantly involved in the printing of this ediiton, often changing the version. For example, in this edition, the word 'Talmud' was omitted.  About this edition, see: Rabbi R.N.N Rabinowitz, Mamar al Hadpasat Hatalmud 74-79.  Fine, restored copy with wide margins.  Basel, [1580]. The Press of Ambrosius Frobenius. One of the early editions of the Shas.   89 leaves. 29 cm. Good condition. Stains. Professional restoration to the edges of some leaves. Wide margins. New, elegant leather binding.