(Attributed to; “Revealed” to Moses b. Shem Tov de Leon). Sepher HaZohar [“The Book of Splendor.”]

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

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SHIMON B”R YOCHAI.

(Attributed to; “Revealed” to Moses b. Shem Tov de Leon). Sepher HaZohar [“The Book of Splendor.”]

Four parts in three volumes, complete with four title pages. Lightly stained in places, trace wormed, few leaves loose, several fore-edges worn and slightly worn, not affecting text. Contemporary uniform sheep-backed boards, rubbed, spines worn. 8vo. Vinograd, Amsterdam 2338.

Amsterdam: Yochanan Levi Rophé and Son 1805

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

PRICE REALIZED $1,500

This Amsterdam edition of the Zohar is renowned amongst Chassidim. Indeed the Chozeh of Lublin exhorted his followers to use no other.