(Yosef Hayim of Baghdad). Sepher Ben Ish Chai [sermons on the Chumash].

Auction 94 | Thursday, June 17th, 2021 at 11:00am

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BEN ISH CHAI

(Yosef Hayim of Baghdad). Sepher Ben Ish Chai [sermons on the Chumash].

<<FIRST EDITION.>> Dedication page in gold. Few marginal editorial corrections. Manuscript at end. ff. (2), 77, (1), 64, 62, (1). Title in facsimile, few leaves stained. Contemporary calf-backed boards, worn. Folio.

Jerusalem: Salaman Bros. 1898

Est: $500 - $700

The author, R. Yosef Chaim ben Eliyahu, Haham of Baghdad (1835-1909) was one of the most renowned of Tzadikim whose writings were - and remain - deeply loved.