SASSON, JOSEPH. Darchai Ha’adam [parables and ethics]. Translated into Ladino by Isaac Bachur Amergi

Estimate: $300–$400
Hammer price: $500

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author

(AMERICAN JUDAICA)

printer

Sa’adia Halevi Ashkenazi

Place

Salonika

Publication

1843

Description

FIRST EDITION. Woodcut illustration on f.28v of Earth depicting the location of America. A figure stands at the top of the planet representing European man, and opposite him stands another figure representing America

references

Vinograd, Salonika 778

summary

Rendered in Ladino, the work describes wondrous secrets regarding the nature of creation, the planet earth and events which took place among the Jews of Spain prior to their Expulsion

ff. (2), 92. Scattered stains. Contemporary calf, upper cover with oval inlay with previous owner’s name gilt-tooled. 12mo

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