Yoreh Chataim [a hand-book of atonements for specific sins, based on the principles of the Chassidei Aschkenaz]

Estimate: $1,500–$2,000
Hammer price: $3,200

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author

(ELIEZER BEN JUDAH OF WORMS)

printer

Giovanni di Gara

Place

Venice

Publication

1589

Description

FIRST EDITION. Edited by Isaac Ellis. Marginalia.

references

Vinograd, Venice 734; Habermann, di Gara 108; not in Adams

summary

Based on a text in the Rokeach and other sources, this rare work was originally printed under the title Yesod Hateshuvah in Cracow, c.1585. Here it is reworked without the name of the Author (See Mehlman nos. 951 and 953 and Rosenthal, Yodea Sepher no.734) With marginalia shedding illuminating sentiments concerning the occurrences of homosexuality.

ff. 26. Marginal repairs with few letters supplied in facsimile. Modern blind-tooled tan morocco. Sm. 8vo

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