(Attributed to). Ma’arecheth Ha’Elo-huth [Kabbalah]

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

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

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PERETZ BEN ISAAC HAKOHEN.

(Attributed to). Ma’arecheth Ha’Elo-huth [Kabbalah]

With commentary by Judah Chayat and a second anonymous commentary. <<FIRST EDITION.>> On title, printer’s mark of Abraham Usque: an astrolabe and verse from Isaiah 40:31 (Yaari, pl. 22; Yudlov, p. 25). Wide-margined copy. ff. (6), 286. Final two leaves remargined affecting a few letters, slight marginal worming repaired not affecting text, some marginal strengthening on a few leaves, previous owners’ marks. Recent calf-backed boards. 4to. Vinograd, Ferrara 49.

Ferrara: Abraham ibn Usque 1558

Est: $1,500 - $2,500

PRICE REALIZED $1,200

One of the most significant works on the Kabbalah due to its systematic treatment of all relevant themes in earlier literature.