Avodath Yisrael [commentary to Seder Avodah, the Temple Service recited on Yom Kippur].

Auction 98 | Thursday, June 16th, 2022 at 1:00pm

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Lot 209

Kimchi, Israel.

Avodath Yisrael [commentary to Seder Avodah, the Temple Service recited on Yom Kippur].

<<FIRST EDITION.>> Scholarly marginalium in Sephardic hand on ff. 108r and 118r. Formerly in the library of Jews' College, London. ff. (4), 216, (4). Title repaired, heavily wormed. Modern marbled boards, inner hinge split. Sm. 4to. Vinograd, Izmir 49.

Izmir: Jonah Aschkenazi and David Hazan 1737

Est: $200 - $300

PRICE REALIZED $125

R. Israel Kimhi was an emissary from Safed to Italy. His commentary to the Seder Avodah, the service performed in the Holy Temple on Yom Kippur, is a most comprehensive, scholarly treatment.