Sod Yesharim [one hundred folk remedies and fifty riddles]

AUCTION 62 | Thursday, June 26th, 2014 at 1:00

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

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Lot 134

MODENA, JUDAH ARYEH (LEONE DE).

Sod Yesharim [one hundred folk remedies and fifty riddles]

Two title-pages within decorated borders, surmounted by angels holding a crown. Book-plate of Jacob Klatzkin. ff. 8, 4. Lightly foxed and worn. Contemporary patterned wrappers, rubbed. 12mo. Vinograd, Verona 18; St. Cat. Bod. 5745, 19.

Verona: Francesco de Rossi 1647

Est: $400 - $600

PRICE REALIZED $400

A manual containing folk-remedies and cures for various sicknesses and problems, along with practical agricultural and household formulas, as well as a section of riddles to sharpen the mind. Although the author’s name is not mentioned, Steinschneider states that Modena identifies himself as the author in his autobiography.