Sepher Hazohar [the mystical “Book of Splendor”]

Estimate: $600–$900
Hammer price: $1,600

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

author

SHIMON B”R YOCHAI (Attributed to)

printer

Israel Bak

Place

Jerusalem

Publication

1844-46

Description

Three volumes, complete with 4 title pages each with vignette of Jerusalem. First volume with additional title

references

Vinograd, Jerus. 28, 43 and 56; Halevy, Jerus. 22, 27 and 35

summary

Despite light staining, an unusually fine, wide-margined set

First volume ff. (6), 252, 2-19; Second Volume ff. 279; Third Volume ff. 318. Contemporary mottled calf with gilt panelled covers, later rebacked, rubbed. Modern slip-case. 4to

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