Nishmath Chaim [“The Breath of Life”: on the immortality of the soul]. With afterword and poem in praise of the author and his book by Jacob Sasportas

AUCTION 36 | Thursday, March 22nd, 2007 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books & Manuscripts

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Lot 152
MENASSEH BEN ISRAEL

Nishmath Chaim [“The Breath of Life”: on the immortality of the soul]. With afterword and poem in praise of the author and his book by Jacob Sasportas

FIRST EDITION. Hebrew title within architectural arch. Without the rare portrait, Latin title and dedication ff. (8), (1), 174, (2). Stamps on title, stained and slightly wrinkled. Modern boards. 4to Vinograd, Amsterdam 202; Mehlman 1211; Fuks, Amsterdam 190; Silva Rosa 59

Amsterdam: Samuel Soeiro (Author’s son) 1652

Est: $1,000 - $1,500