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

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $250

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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, the Author was a profound mystic, who was also 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 refused to allow himself the luxury of sleeping in a bed throughout his adult life

ff. 20. Lightly stained, trace marginal worming on opening leaves. Modern boards. 8vo

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