(The SHaLa”H Hakodosh). Shnei Luchoth Habrith. Issued with Vavei Amudim by Horowitz’s son Shabtai Sheftel

Estimate: $600–$900
Hammer price: $2,200

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author

HOROWITZ, ISAIAH BEN ABRAHAM HALEVI

printer

Immanuel ben Joseph Athias

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1698

Description

Third edition. With finely engraved frontispiece by Abraham ben Jacob

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 668; Fuks, Amstersdam 405

summary

This edition of the SHeLa”H’s extensive work on Halachah, Kabbalah and ethical philosophy is considered one of the most beautifully produced Hebrew printed books. Chassidim consider the year of the publication of this edition as especially noteworthy, as it was the year the venerable Baal Shem Tov was born. Many of the teachings of Chassiduth have their source in the SHalaH Ha- kadosh.

ff.(4),422,44,(12). Outer margin of frontispiece trimmed. Signatures of former owners erased. Blank at end contains a handwritten genealogy of the owner’s family.Contemporary tooled calf over heavy wooden boards with metal clasps (one hinge missing clasp), worn. Folio.

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