(The Elder). Divrei Shlomo [sermons and homilies on the Bible]

Estimate: $500–$700
Hammer price: $500

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author

HALEVI, SOLOMON BEN ISAAC

printer

Daniel Zanetti

Place

Venice

Publication

1596

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within woodcut architectural arch.

references

Vinograd, Venice 819; not in Adams

summary

A descendent of exiles from Portugal, the Author incorporated sermons he delivered in Salonika between the years 1568 and 1575. The volumes starts with Book of Leviticus in accordance with the tradition to commence the study of Torah with motifs of purity.

ff. 314;14. Few light stains, marginal paper repair to title, first and last leaves loose. Recent half-morocco, rubbed at corners, upper and lower covers detached. Sm. folio

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