Tov Shem

AUCTION 41 | Thursday, September 18th, 2008 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, & Graphic Art

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Elyakim ben Naphtali.

Tov Shem

FIRST EDITION. Title within architectural columns ff. 32 (mispaginated, but complete). Some worming and staining, tear on upper margin on final twelve leaves touching a few letters. Ex-library. Recent boards. 4to Vinograd, Venice 1007

Venice: Isaac Gershon 1606

Est: $400 - $600

PRICE REALIZED $450

This work consists of selections from Talmud, Midrashim, Zohar and medieval authorities (especially Nachmanides’ Sha'ar he-Gemul), concerning retribution, suffering in the tomb (tza'ar ha-kever), and the resurrection. The title derives from the thought that through the acquisition of a “good name” (i.e. practicing good deeds) one will inherit the World to Come. See JE, Vol. V, p. 110