Lechem Setarim [commentary to the Book of Daniel and the Five Scrolls]

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

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author

TA’ITATZAK, JOSEPH

printer

Giovanni di Gara

Place

Venice

Publication

1608

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within architectural arch.

references

Vinograd, Venice 1038; Habermann, di Gara 255; Mehlman 650

summary

A descendent of a prominent Spanish family, R. Joseph of Salonica was a profound mystic, who was regarded as as one of the greatest Talmudists of the fifteenth century. His saintliness and extreme asceticism was exemplified by Azulai's comment in Shem Hagedolim that R. Joseph did not sleep in a bed for forty years. Along with R.Joseh Karo, a "Maggid" is reported to have communicated heavenly secrets to R. Joseph.

ff. 20. Lightly stained, scattered worming, repaired, slightly affecting a few letters. Recent tan morocco. 8vo

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