Aaron ben Chaim. Moreh Derech.

AUCTION 60 | Thursday, November 14th, 2013 at 1:00

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

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Lot 176

(ISRAEL, LAND OF).

Aaron ben Chaim. Moreh Derech.

<<FIRST EDITION>> . Illustrations on ff. 4 (globe), 14 and 23. <<An extra wide-margined copy.>> ff. (1), 37 (lacking fold-out map at end). Contemporary boards, worn. 4to. Vinograd, Grodno 128.

Horodna (Grodno): , Yaakov Yechezkel and Yechezkel b. Abraham 1836

Est: $600 - $900

PRICE REALIZED $600

Recounts the Biblical journey from the departure from Egypt to arrival into the Land of Israel, along with a description of the borders of the Tribes. Contains the Biblical text surrounded by the commentary of Rashi and the author’s super-commentary. The approbations state that the author succeeded in uncovering original insights especially in the explanation of difficult passages in Rashi’s commentary.