Nachlath Tzvi [Kabbalistic commentary to Pirkei Avoth]

AUCTION 42 | Thursday, December 18th, 2008 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 257
TUCHFIERER, TZVI

Nachlath Tzvi [Kabbalistic commentary to Pirkei Avoth]

FIRST EDITION. Title within historiated border depicting King Solomon and the prophet Jeremiah ff. 4, 106. Ex-library, some staining. Later boards. 4to Vinograd, Venice 1348

Venice: Bragadin 1659

Est: $300 - $500
PRICE REALIZED $300
Contains the rare approbation of Abraham Ha-Yachini (later one of the main proponents of the false Messiah Shabbetai Tzvi) who advised the author to eliminate all commentaries based upon the thought of Moses Cordovero. "Since the teachings of our master the Ar’i were revealed, we must divorce ourselves from other authorities." The author complied, hence much was lost to posterity