Mitpachath Sepharim [polemic] . FIRST EDITION. ff. 50. Usual browning. [Vinograd, Altona 88; Mehlman 1050]. * Tzitzim Uperachim [dictionary of the Kabbalah]. FIRST EDITION. ff. 21. Foxed in places. [Vinograd, Altona 91; Raphael 15]

AUCTION 17 | Tuesday, November 12th, 2002 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts and Works of Graphic and Ceremonial Art From Various Owners

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Lot 134

EMDEN, JACOB

Mitpachath Sepharim [polemic] . FIRST EDITION. ff. 50. Usual browning. [Vinograd, Altona 88; Mehlman 1050]. * Tzitzim Uperachim [dictionary of the Kabbalah]. FIRST EDITION. ff. 21. Foxed in places. [Vinograd, Altona 91; Raphael 15]

Together, two works in one volume Recent boards. 4to

Altona: By the Author 1768

Est: $2,000 - $3,000

PRICE REALIZED $1,500

First work: Seminal polemic against the Zohar and the undue influence this primary Kabbalistic text held among the Chassidim. See Carmilly-Weinberger, Censorship and Freedom of Expression in Jewish History (1977) pp. 136-7