Hanhagath Hachaim [ethics]

Estimate: $2,500–$3,500
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

ALMOSNINO, MOSES.

printer

Joseph Ya’abetz

Place

Salonika

Publication

1564

Description

FIRST EDITION. Text in Ladino with side-notes in Hebrew. Hebrew-Ladino glossary at end.

references

Vinograd, Salonika 64; Mehlman 1497; not in Adams

summary

Appended is a lengthy treatise on the interpretations of dreams “composed at the request of the most illustrious Senõr Don Joseph Nasi” and giving a graphic description of the later’s luxurious way of life. Through the efforts of Almosnino and Nasi, the Community of Salonika was granted by Sultan Selim II the status of a self-governing entity, which it enjoyed for several centuries. See EJ, II cols.669-71.

ff.167 (of 168). Final leaf supplied in facsimile. Closely shaved with some loss to head-notes, stained, marginalia, Title remargined. Later sheep, re-cased and re-backed. Sm. 4to

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