RICCHI, RAPHAEL IMMANUEL HAI (1688-1743). Mishnath Chassidim (Liturgy and Kabbalah)

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Lot 159

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RICCHI, RAPHAEL IMMANUEL HAI (1688-1743). Mishnath Chassidim (Liturgy and Kabbalah)

Complete full edition combining al the corrections and additions of previous editions. 8to. ff. [4], 230, Morrocco in fitted box. Some staining on outer edges. Handwritten kabbalistic prayers on front and final blanks. corner frayed on p.94 affecting a few words of text.Owners stamps on tp. Vinograd Amsterdam 1847, Mehlmman 619

Amsterdam: Leib Sussmans 1764

Est: $8,000 - $10,000

PRICE REALIZED $9,000

Rare kabbalistic prayer book. Contains the order of prayers for the entire year (including the Passover Haggadah) with the Kavannoth of the Arizal with explanations of the author. One of the great Italian Rabbis who later emigrated to Safed. He was murdered by pirates on his final trip as is related in the introducton to his lengfhy commentary on Tehillim, Chozeh Zion