Avodath Hakodesh

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

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author

AZULAI, CHAIM JOSEPH DAVID (CHYD”A).

printer

Israel Bak

Place

Jersalem

Publication

1841

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within decorative architectural frame. The Solomon Hirschel Copy. Presentation copy with gilt-tooled Hebrew rabbinic script dedication on upper cover

references

Vinograd, Jerusalem 1-9; Halevy, Jerusalem 1

summary

The First Book Printed in Jerusalem. A collection of seven small treatises on Halachah, Minhag and Nusscha’oth of Prayer

ff.(4),111. Lightly browned and stained, few leaves loose, starting. Contemporary gilt-tooled hunter green morocco, Dutch marbled end papers, scuffed. Sm.8vo

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