Dath Yekuthiel [poetical account of the 613 precepts]

Estimate: $2,000–$2,500
Hammer price: $2,600

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author

YEKUTHIEL ZISKIND B. SHLOMO ZALMAN HALEVI OF KALISH

printer

Uri Feivush b. Aaron Halevi

Place

Zolkiew

Publication

1696

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within historiated architectural arch, with two other biblical scenes beneath. Tailpiece on final page

references

Vinograd Zolkiew 13

summary

WRITEN BY THE AUTHOR WHILE incarcerated IN A “DARK PRISON CELL.” See A. Yaari, Min HaMeitzar: Books Written While Imprisoned, in: Mechkarei Sepher (1958) pp.76-77 - based upon Yekuthiel’s introduction). The depiction on the title of cherubs pouring water on the hands of the Kohanim is indicative of both the printer and the author being Levites. Similarly the tailpiece at end

ff.16. Lightly worn, trimmed. Previous owner’s signature and inscription in Yiddish and Hebrew on title. Modern morocco. Sm.4to

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