(MaHaRa”L of Prague). Derech Chaim [commentary to Ethics of the Fathers, with text]

AUCTION 54 | Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 at 1:00

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

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Lot 191

LOEWE, JUDAH.

(MaHaRa”L of Prague). Derech Chaim [commentary to Ethics of the Fathers, with text]

<<FIRST EDITION.>> Title within woodcut architectural arch. Scattered marginalia containing textual corrections. ff. 117, (lacking final leaf of corrections). Some browning and staining in places, trace wormed, paper repairs on final three leaves affecting few words, ownership signatures and inscriptions on title. Later calf, rebacked. Sm. folio. Vinograd, Cracow 118; Mehlman 130.

Cracow: Isaac Prostitz 1589

Est: $2,000 - $3,000

PRICE REALIZED $2,250

One of the most profound analytical commentaries to Pirkei Avoth.