Levush Ha’Orah. Elucidation on Rashi’s commentary on the Torah by Rabbi Mordechai Yaffe. Prague, printed during the author’s lifetime. Rare.
Specifications: 91 leaves. 28.5 cm. With a map of Eretz Yisrael. First edition.
Unique features: First edition of the famed commentary by the author of the “Levushim”. His commentary on Parshat Ma’asai includes a printed, woodcut map of Eretz Yisrael, which features the borders of the land and illustrations of ships, homes and towers.First edition of the Hebrew map of Eretz Yisrael, as drawn by the author of the “Levushim”. Before the map, he writes, “This is a map of the borders of Eretz Yisrael, according to Rashi’s commentary, and it is true and right…and just as we merit to draw it, may we merit to see it rebuilt and settled.” This copy does not include the [9] leaf compilation with supplements to his other works. Antiquated owner notation on title page.
Condition: Fine. Aging stains. Minimal, restored worming holes on the last leaves. New half-leather and marbleized paper binding.