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Pirkei Avot with Italian Translation – Verona, 1826 – Complete Unbound Printer’s Sheets - Pirkei Avot with Italian translation. Verona, 1826. An edition printed for the Jewish communities of Italy, featuring an Italian translation following each individual mishnah, intended to make the teachings of the Sages accessible to a broader readership. The title page states: “Printed for the delight of the youths, the brothers Ashkenazi, sons of Shimon, grandsons of the notable Solomon Aaron Cohen, may his light shine.” Offered here are the original printer’s sheets in their complete state, exactly as they emerged from the press prior to binding. Such survival is highly unusual and provides a rare glimpse into the production process of a Hebrew book in the nineteenth century. Complete unbound sheets of this kind are especially desirable to collectors and scholars of Hebrew printing, preserving the original imposition and format as established by the printing house. The book comprises 35 leaves in its completed form. Approximately 20 cm. Good condition. Complete printer’s sheets.