Bidspirit auction | Pirkei Avot with the commentary

Pirkei Avot with the commentary Minchah Chadashah. Kraków, 1576. First and rare edition - A remarkable anthology comprising ten different commentaries—from early and later sages—some printed here for the first time. Compiled from the writings of Rabbeinu Asher ben Yechiel (the Rosh), Rashi, Maimonides, Rabbi Ovadiah of Bertinoro, Don Isaac Abarbanel, Pirkei Moshe, Beit Lechem Yehuda, Lev Avot, and two ancient handwritten siddurim, all collected and edited by Rabbi Yechiel ben Yedidiah, known as Michel of Arpatschik. This Pirkei Avot was brought to print by Rabbi Yechiel Michel of Arpatschik, also known as the author of Seder Berachot. Included are commentaries from the Ra’anach, from various manuscript siddurim, as well as those of Rashi, Rambam, Abarbanel, Beit Lechem Yehuda, Pirkei Moshe, and Lev Avot. 84 leaves. 19.5 cm. Vinograd, Kraków 40. Ginzey Yisrael, Halpern 134. Very good condition. Minor age stains. Colored edges. Original worn leather binding.