Shalsheleth Hakabalah “Sepher Yachya”
AUCTION 16 |
Tuesday, June 25th,
2002 at 1:00
Important Hebrew Printed Books and Manuscripts From the Library of the London Beth Din
Lot 140
IBN YACHYA, GEDALIAH
Shalsheleth Hakabalah “Sepher Yachya”
Venice: Giovanni di Gara 1587
Est: $700 - $1,000
PRICE REALIZED $2,250
One of the main sources for Renaissance Jewish history (EJ). The first book printed in the lifetime of the author (Roest, Anhang 2142).
An encyclopedic melange of Jewish traditional history from Biblical days to the author’s time, together with a chronicle of the history of the Jews’ host societies. Includes a series of short essays on subjects ranging from numimatics, embryology, magic, ghosts, heavenly spheres and the after-life. The author’s curious mix of myth and legend contributed to the popularity of the work.
With scholarly Hebrew marginal notes in a 19th century Italian hand. With references to Shem Hagedolim, and Kerem Chemed. Includes textual corrections and biographical details of the scholars cited in the work