Nishmath Chaim [on the immortality of the soul]. With Latin dedication by the Author to the German Emperor Ferdinand III, and abstract

AUCTION 7 | Tuesday, June 22nd, 1999 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art The Property of Various Owners

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Lot 501
MENASSEH BEN ISRAEL

Nishmath Chaim [on the immortality of the soul]. With Latin dedication by the Author to the German Emperor Ferdinand III, and abstract

FIRST EDITION. Hebrew title witthin architectural arch. With Engraved Portrait of Menasseh ben Israel by Shalom d’Italia laid in. Wide margined copy ff. (8), 174, (2), (4). Trace browned, small hole on Hebrew title. Contemporary blind-tooled calf over thick wooden boards, clasps and hinges (one lacking), spine repaired. Sm.4to Vinograd, Amsterdam 202; Mehlman 1211; Fuks, Amsterdam 190; Silva Rosa 59

Amsterdam: Samuel Soeiro (Author’s son) 1652

Est: $5,000 - $6,000
PRICE REALIZED $4,500
The fine portrait of Menasseh ben Israel by Shalom d’Italia is exceptionally rare