Shevet Musar [52 ethical sermons]

AUCTION 15 | Tuesday, March 12th, 2002 at 1:00

Fine Hebrew Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art The Property of Various Owners

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Lot 159

ELIJAH HAKOHEN OF SMYRNA

Shevet Musar [52 ethical sermons]

Two parts in one volume. Additional title with woodcut illustration of the Tomb of Zechariah within decorative woodcut border. Woodcut illustration of the Western Wall on first title. Woodcut illustration of the Cave of Machpelah on verso of final leaf. Divisional title ff. (2),130. Few light stains in places, previous owner’s inscriptions on title. Recent half-calf, gilt. Sm.4to Vinograd, Jerusalem 124; Halevi 77

Jerusalem: Jechiel Brill 1863

Est: $200 - $300

PRICE REALIZED $100

For the relationship between the Author and Sabbatianism, see G. Scholem in: Sepher Hayovel Lichvod Alexander Marx (1950) pp.451-70