Judah Leib ben Ze’ev. Mesilath HaLimmud.

Auction 85 | Thursday, November 07th, 2019 at 1:00pm

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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(CHILDREN’S LITERATURE).

Judah Leib ben Ze’ev. Mesilath HaLimmud.

Hebrew text with Italian. Title page displays charming image of young child introduced to his teacher by his mother. Eulogy of the author, written in Hebrew by Elijah Baranis, follows the first chapter. pp. (8), 112. Touch foxed. Modern calf-backed marbled boards. 8vo.

Vienna: I. Knoepflmacher and Figlii 1865

Est: $200 - $300

A Hebrew primer intended for an Italian-speaking readership. Passages include various blessings, piyyutim, Biblical verses and religious sermons.