Lechem Setarim [commentary to the Book of Daniel and the Five Scrolls]

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 399

TA’ITATZAK, JOSEPH

Lechem Setarim [commentary to the Book of Daniel and the Five Scrolls]

FIRST EDITION. Title within architectural arch ff. 20. Lightly stained, trace marginal worming on opening leaves. Modern boards. 8vo Vinograd, Venice 1038; Habermann, di Gara 255; Mehlman 650

Venice: Giovanni di Gara 1608

Est: $300 - $500

PRICE REALIZED $250

A descendent of a prominent Spanish family, the Author was a profound mystic, who was also regarded as as one of the greatest Talmudists of the fifteenth century. His saintliness and extreme asceticism was exemplified by Azulai's comment in Shem Hagedolim that R. Joseph refused to allow himself the luxury of sleeping in a bed throughout his adult life