Mitpachath Sepharim [polemic]

Estimate: $2,000–$2,500
Hammer price: $3,250

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author

EMDEN, JACOB

printer

By the Arthor

Place

Altona

Publication

1768

Description

FIRST EDITION

references

Vinograd, Altona 88; Mehlman 1050

summary

Seminal polemic against the Zohar and the undue influence this primary Kabbalistic text held among the Chassidim. See Carmilly-Weinberger, Censorship and Freedom of Expression in Jewish History pp. 136-7

ff. 50. Usual browning, inscription on title, scattered marginalia. Later morocco-backed marbled boards, gently rubbed at edges, spine defective. Sm.4to

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