(The Elder). Divrei Shlomo [sermons and homilies on the Bible]

AUCTION 57 | Thursday, January 31st, 2013 at 1:00

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HALEVI, SOLOMON BEN ISAAC

(The Elder). Divrei Shlomo [sermons and homilies on the Bible]

<<FIRST EDITION>> . Title within woodcut architectural arch. ff. 314;14. Mispaginated and few leaves duplicated though all complete. First and last page laid down, trace worming along inner margins, signed by censor. Modern boards. Folio. Vinograd, Venice 819.

Venice: Daniel Zanetti 1596

Est: $600 - $800

PRICE REALIZED $750

A descendent of exiles from Portugal, the author incorporated sermons he delivered in Salonika between the years 1568 and 1575. The work opens with the Book of Leviticus in accordance with the tradition to commence the study of Torah with motifs of purity.