Sepher Hatakanoth Vehaskamoth

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

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author

GAGIN, CHAIM ABRAHAM.

printer

Israel Bak

Place

Jerusalem

Publication

1842

Description

Title within decorative architectural frame. Additional letterpress title. This copy with the scarce additional page of approbations at end

references

Vinograd, Jerusalem 14; Halevy 3

summary

Compendium of rites and customs as practiced in the City of Jerusalem. The Author (1787-1848), was Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem and the first to bear the title Haham Bashi. He was the grandson of the Jerusalem Kabbalist, Shalom Sharabi.

ff.(16),13-72,(4). Few light stains. Modern boards. Sm.8vo

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