Sha’arei Rachamim [selected prayers, with mystical meditations]

Estimate: $2,000–$2,500
Hammer price: $3,000

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author

(LITURGY)

printer

n.p.

Place

Salonika

Publication

1741

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within architectural arch

references

Vinograd, Salonika 243

summary

The first printed edition of the Prayer-Book according to the custom of Isaac Luria (Nusach Ari). Prepared by the mystic, Chaim ben Abraham Hakohen of Aleppo

ff.152 (of 153). Lacking f.7 (final introductory leaf). Intial few leaves remargined, damp-stained, marginal notations. Modern calf. 4to

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