Chochmath ha-Mishkan [description of the Tabarnacle and its furnishings]

AUCTION 40 | Thursday, June 26th, 2008 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 197

RICHETTI, YOSEPH SHALIT

Chochmath ha-Mishkan [description of the Tabarnacle and its furnishings]

FIRST EDITION ff.12 (final leaves mispaginated as in all copies). Lower margin of title and first leaf repaired, affecting some text, previous owner's bookplate. Modern marbled boards. 8vo Vinograd, Mantua 260

Mantua: n.p. 1676

Est: $600 - $900

PRICE REALIZED $500

In the same year, Richetti also published Igereth Mesapereth Yechasutha de-Tzadikei de-Ar'a de-Yisrael, a guide to the tombs of Sages and the Holy Places in the Land of Israel (re-issued for private distribution, 2007). The author served as an emissary from Safed to Italy during the years 1674-1676. See Yaari, Sheluchei Eretz Yisrael, pp. 84, 414