(The SHeLa”H Hakodosh). Shnei Luchoth Habrith. Issued with Vavei Amudim by the Author’s son, Shabthai Sheftel.

Estimate: $3,000–$5,000
Hammer price: $3,000

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author

HOROWITZ, ISAIAH BEN ABRAHAM HALEVI

printer

Immanuel ben Joseph Athias

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1698

Description

Third edition. With finely engraved frontispiece by Abraham ben Jacob.

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 668; Fuks, Amstersdam 405

summary

This edition of the SHeLa”H’s extensive work on Halachah, Kabbalah and ethical philosophy is considered one of the most beautifully produced of Hebrew printed books. An Exceptional Copy.

ff. (4), 422,44,(12). Lightly browned, scattered stains in places, lightly damp-wrinkled. Contemporary mahogany blind-ruled calf, blind-tooled central cartouche and flourishes, spine in compartments, upper compartment expertly re-backed, titled in gilt-tooled Hebrew letters, clasps and hinges restored. Folio

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