(RaSHBa”TZ). Kesheth U’Magen. Comprised of Duran’s Magen Avoth [commentary to Ethics of the Fathers] and his son Shlomo’s (RaSHBa’SH) Milchemeth Mitzvah [in defense of the Talmud].

Auction 95 | Thursday, November 11th, 2021 at 11:00am

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

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Lot 142

DURAN, SHIMON BEN TZEMACH

(RaSHBa”TZ). Kesheth U’Magen. Comprised of Duran’s Magen Avoth [commentary to Ethics of the Fathers] and his son Shlomo’s (RaSHBa’SH) Milchemeth Mitzvah [in defense of the Talmud].

<<First edition.>> Two works, issued together. ff. 39. Stained, taped repairs to worming with some loss. Modern morocco. Sm. 4to. Vinograd, Livorno 214.

(Livorno: 1785)

Est: $500 - $700

PRICE REALIZED $600

The decision to publish these two works - of father and son together, is compared to “two prophets who prophesy in the same style - both strengthening the holy Torah.”