Shimon bar Yochai (traditionally attributed to). Zohar Chadash [Kabbalah]

AUCTION 68 | Thursday, April 07th, 2016 at 1:00

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

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(ADLER, NATHAN HAKOHEN).

Shimon bar Yochai (traditionally attributed to). Zohar Chadash [Kabbalah]

<<THE RABBI NOSSON ADLER COPY.>> With signatures on title-page and inscription: “Shayach LehaTorani HaMuphla … Nathan b. Shim’on Adler Katz z’l. Plus attributions in other hands on the verso of the front cover including, “Shayach LehaTorani HaMuphla HaChasid K[vod] M[oreinu] H[arav] …Nathan Adler Kohen MeFrankfurt. Also with stamp of Rabbi Elie Munk of Paris (later, New York). ff. (2), 5-70, 89. Foxed and stained, upper margin of title torn. Later boards, worn, rebacked. Lg. 4to.

Amsterdam: Moses Mendes Coutinho 1701

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

PRICE REALIZED $1,500

Born to a distinguished Frankfurt family, R. Nathan HaKohen Adler (1741-1800) achieved at a young age a sterling reputation for his scholarship, piety and character. Known as HaNesher HaGadol, “the Great Eagle” (Adler is German for eagle), and “HeChasid ShebiKehunah” (“The Pious Among Priests,”) R. Nathan Adler’s impact upon German-Jewry lasted generations. Among his his most devoted disciples, was R. Moshe Sofer (the “Chasam Sofer.”)