(Ein Ya’akov) Ein Yisrael - Beith Yisrael [Aggadic lore].

AUCTION 79 | Thursday, November 15th, 2018 at 1:00 PM

The Valmadonna Trust Library: Further Selections from the Historic Collection. * Hebrew Printing in America. * Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 58

IBN HABIB, JACOB.

(Ein Ya’akov) Ein Yisrael - Beith Yisrael [Aggadic lore].

Two parts in one. Two titles, each within woodcut architectural arch. ff. 6, (23), 194; 191. Trimmed, previous owner’s marks, stained in places, final 5 leaves from a taller copy provided for replacement. Bound in Valmadonna-custom crushed morocco with gilt dentelles. Folio. Vinograd, Venice 530; Mehlman 194.

Venice: Georgio di Cavalli 1566

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

PRICE REALIZED $1,300

The Ein Ya’akov is a compilation of all the Aggadic material in the Talmud, the aim being to familiarize the public with the ethical spirit of Talmudic literature. The Spanish author (1460-1516) died midway through production and the work was completed by his son, Levi ibn Habib.