Sepher Hatzad Tzvi [polemic against R. Tzvi Aschkenazi]

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: $350

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author

HAYUN, NECHEMIAH CHIYA

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1714

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within ornamental design. Old manuscript note pasted on to free endpaper

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 1031; Mehlman 1705

summary

Hayun’s famous counter attack against the Chacham Tzvi in relation to the bitter polemic arising from Hayun’s earlier publication Oz Le’elo-him (1713) and the Sabbathian views said to found therein. See Carmilly-Weinberger pp.70-2; G. Scholem Sabbatai Tzvi (1973) pp.901-2

ff.(9),40. Browned. Remargined with loss of few letters. Modern leather. 8vo

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