Avodath ha-Kodesh [“The Holy Service”: A compendium of seven works by the author pertaining to quotidian ritual observance]

AUCTION 27 | Tuesday, February 08th, 2005 at 1:00

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Lot 31

AZULAI, CHAIM JOSEPH DAVID.

Avodath ha-Kodesh [“The Holy Service”: A compendium of seven works by the author pertaining to quotidian ritual observance]

Second Edition. Additional title within architectural columns and ornate floriated blackground. On title, Sephardic signature of previous owner. At end of book, single manuscript leaf of additional indices ff. (2), 100, (1). Contemporary calf-backed boards. 8vo Vinograd, Jerusalem 36; Halevy 24

Jerusalem: (Israel Bak) 1844

Est: $300 - $500

PRICE REALIZED $250

R. Chaim Yoseph David Azulai or “Chida” as he is referred to (1724-1806) is reckoned by some to be the greatest Sephardic sage of the modern era. In his capacity as shaliach (emissary) on behalf of the Eretz Israel community, Azulai spent most of his mature years wandering about Europe and North Africa. He was buried in Livorno, Italy. In 1960 his remains were transferred to the Har ha-Menuchoth Cemetery in the Givath Shaul section of Jerusalem