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Classic. Ramban on the Torah. Pesaro, 1514. Complete copy

Start price: $8,000

Est. Price: $10,000 - $12,000

Classic. Ramban on the Torah. Pesaro, 1514. Complete copy—

Commentary on the Chumash by Rabbeinu Moshe ben Nachman (Ramban).

Perush Ramba"n al Hatorah, the classic commentary of the Ramba"n, an essential
sefer gracing every Jewish home.

“The Ramban incorporated the principles of Jewish faith into his commentary and suffused within it many deep secrets.” (Rabbi Chaim Vital, in the name of the Arizal in his introduction to Eitz Hadaas.) "One who learns Chumash and Rashi without Ramban is like one who learns Gemara and Rashi without Tosfos.” (Harav Chaim of Volozhin).

The Chasam Sofer in his will instructed his sons to learn with their children the Ramban’s commentary, and expressed that it is “The foundation of belief and the root of Judaism.

Pesaro, 1514. Soncino Family Press. 176 leaves. Page size: 27cm. Top Border of p. 3 cropped. Good condition. New binding.

It is
extremely Rare to find such a widely used book like the Ramban al HaTora, complete and in such good condition.

Stefansky Sifrei Yesod #3

Provenance: The Zagaisky collection

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The Soncino Family and the History of Hebrew Printing

The name Soncino is synonymous with the history of early Hebrew printing.

The illustrious Soncino family worked in the Hebrew printing industry for some 70 years and strongly influenced the printing of Jewish fundamental works.

The men perceived Hebrew printing as a holy occupation.

The Soncinos founded printing houses in all the cities they migrated to.

Pesaro, Italy was one of the more famous cities where the Soncino family published works of high caliber.

The Ramban’s commentary is clear testimony to the excellence of the Soncino family’s work. The opening pages display impressive decorations and the title page borders are works of art. The printers commissioned a well-known artist by the name of Fleurine Papasuri to create the title page of Sefer Bereishis

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