Moses Altaras. Libro de Mantenimiento de la Alma.

AUCTION 74 | Thursday, November 09th, 2017 at 1:00

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

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(IBERIAN / SEPHARDIC LITERATURE)

Moses Altaras. Libro de Mantenimiento de la Alma.

<<FIRST EDITION >>of this translation of Joseph Karo’s Shulchan Aruch. Title within architectural arch. Bookplate of Irma Roth on verso of title-page. ff. 175, (2). Few stains. Modern gilt-ruled crushed morocco. 4to.

Venice:

Est: $4,000 - $6,000

PRICE REALIZED $4,000

Prepared by the rabbi of the Spanish Synagogue of Venice, ‘The Book for the Maintenance of the Soul’ is an abbreviated, Spanish translation of the Shulchan Aruch, the primary text of Jewish law - the first time it appeared in the vernacular (in Latin characters).