Nishmath Chaim [on the immortality of the soul]. With Latin dedication by the Author to the German Emperor Ferdinand III, and abstract

Estimate: $5,000–$6,000
Hammer price: $4,500

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author

MENASSEH BEN ISRAEL

printer

Samuel Soeiro (Author’s son)

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1652

Description

FIRST EDITION. Hebrew title witthin architectural arch. With Engraved Portrait of Menasseh ben Israel by Shalom d’Italia laid in. Wide margined copy

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 202; Mehlman 1211; Fuks, Amsterdam 190; Silva Rosa 59

summary

The fine portrait of Menasseh ben Israel by Shalom d’Italia is exceptionally rare

ff. (8), 174, (2), (4). Trace browned, small hole on Hebrew title. Contemporary blind-tooled calf over thick wooden boards, clasps and hinges (one lacking), spine repaired. Sm.4to

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