Tov Shem

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: $450

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

Elyakim ben Naphtali.

printer

Isaac Gershon

Place

Venice

Publication

1606

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within architectural columns

references

Vinograd, Venice 1007

summary

This work consists of selections from Talmud, Midrashim, Zohar and medieval authorities (especially Nachmanides’ Sha'ar he-Gemul), concerning retribution, suffering in the tomb (tza'ar ha-kever), and the resurrection. The title derives from the thought that through the acquisition of a “good name” (i.e. practicing good deeds) one will inherit the World to Come. See JE, Vol. V, p. 110

ff. 32 (mispaginated, but complete). Some worming and staining, tear on upper margin on final twelve leaves touching a few letters. Ex-library. Recent boards. 4to

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