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Nachlat Avot, commentary on Pirkei Avot [with the text], by Rabbi Yitzchak Abarbanel. [Constantinople, 1505. Printed by David and Shmuel Ibn Nachmias and Yitzchak Kaspote]. First edition. Printed without title page. Originally, Rosh Amana and Zevach Pesach by Rabbi Yitzchak Abarbanel were also printed with this book. the books were bound in one volume and a colophon leaf for all three compositions was added. the renowned Rabbi Yitzchak Abarbanel (1437-1508), Torah sage and famous statesman, foremost Torah scholar and leader of Spanish Jews during the time of the Spanish Expulsion. He was celebrated in all following generations for his commentary on Torah and Nevi'im. After the Spanish Expulsion, he settled in the city of Naples, Italy where he completed this work in 1496. this first edition was printed in his lifetime, after he moved to Venice. [114] leaves. (Missing first leaf, with poems on the composition inside an ornamental frame). 25 cm. Good condition, stains and wear. Several tears. Worn binding with leather spine. Without Rosh Amana and Zevach Pesach and without the colophon leaf for all three compositions.