Eisheth Chayil [on portion from Book of Proverbs]

Estimate: $1,500–$2,000
Hammer price: $1,800

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author

JAGEL, ABRAHAM BEN HANANIAH DEI GALICCHI.

printer

Daniel Zanetti

Place

Venice

Publication

1606

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within typographical border. ff.11 “Megilath Antiochus” in manuscript tipped in at end

references

Vinograd, Venice 1002

summary

Commentary to the celebrated song of praise to the “Virtuous Woman,” and on the obligations that devolve upon a woman in upholding her household and her relations with her husband

ff.24,(6). Lightly stained. Modern calf. 8to

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