Gedolim Ma’asei Hashem. Explanations of the Torah and issues of the exodus from Egypt, with the entire wording of the Haggadah and an extensive commentary on the Haggadah, by Rabbi Eliezer Ashkenazi. Venice, 1583.
Specifications: 6, 197 leaves, 28 cm. First edition. Not listed in Ya’ari. Otzar HaHaggadot 30.
Content: First edition of the important commentary, which was later printed in many editions. One of the first commentaries written on the Pesach Haggadah, and one of the first Haggadahs ever printed anywhere, and especially in Venice.
Unique Features: Ownership signature of Rabbi Chaim Volterra, and several handwritten comments.
Background: Rabbi Chaim Volterra was one of the prominent 18th century Italian rabbis. Served as rabbi of Ancona, Senigallia, Finale and later in Venice. Material about him is enclosed.
Condition: Fine. Professional margin restoration on the title page. Aging stains. Minimal worming holes. New semi-leather binding.