Nishmath Chaim [on the immortality of the soul]

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $200

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

MENASSEH BEN ISRAEL

printer

Samuel Soeiro (Author’s son)

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1652

Description

FIRST EDITION. Hebrew title within architectural arch. Without Latin title and dedication, lacking portrait (as most all copies)

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 202; Mehlman 1211; Fuks, Amsterdam 190; Silva Rosa 59

ff.(8),174,(2). Few light stains in places, title closely cropped. Later blind-tooled chestnut mottled-calf, rubbed, remnants of clasps and hinges, upper cover starting. 4to

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