Kol Simcha [poetry in honor of the Sabbath]

Estimate: $7,000–$9,000
Hammer price: $7,500

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author

Rapa, simcha b. Gershon Ish Porto

Place

Prostejov (Prostitz)

Publication

1603

Description

FIRST EDITION

references

Vinograd, Prostejov 3

summary

EXTREMELY RARE. Not in JNUL (facsimile copy only). Only seven books were published in this small town near Cracow, Poland. Contains two pages of poetry with over 28 pages of commentary and explanation in which the author details the halachic, Aggadic and Kabbalistic sources upon which he based his verse

ff.(16). Somewhat worn, final leaf repaired on verso. Modern crushed morocco, gilt. 8vo

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