Shevet Musar [52 ethical sermons]

Estimate: $200–$300
Hammer price: $100

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

author

ELIJAH HAKOHEN OF SMYRNA

printer

Jechiel Brill

Place

Jerusalem

Publication

1863

Description

Two parts in one volume. Additional title with woodcut illustration of the Tomb of Zechariah within decorative woodcut border. Woodcut illustration of the Western Wall on first title. Woodcut illustration of the Cave of Machpelah on verso of final leaf. Divisional title

references

Vinograd, Jerusalem 124; Halevi 77

summary

For the relationship between the Author and Sabbatianism, see G. Scholem in: Sepher Hayovel Lichvod Alexander Marx (1950) pp.451-70

ff. (2),130. Few light stains in places, previous owner’s inscriptions on title. Recent half-calf, gilt. Sm.4to

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