Eisheth Chayil [on portion from Book of Proverbs]

AUCTION 5 | Tuesday, June 23rd, 1998 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art

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Lot 172

JAGEL, ABRAHAM BEN HANANIAH DEI GALICCHI.

Eisheth Chayil [on portion from Book of Proverbs]

FIRST EDITION. Title within typographical border. ff.11 “Megilath Antiochus” in manuscript tipped in at end ff.24,(6). Lightly stained. Modern calf. 8to Vinograd, Venice 1002

Venice: Daniel Zanetti 1606

Est: $1,500 - $2,000

PRICE REALIZED $1,800

Commentary to the celebrated song of praise to the “Virtuous Woman,” and on the obligations that devolve upon a woman in upholding her household and her relations with her husband