Sepher Hatzad Tzvi

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

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author

HAYUN, NECHEMIAH CHIYA

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1714

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within ornamental design

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 1031; Mehlman 1705

summary

Hayun’s celebrated counter-attack against the Chacham Tzvi in relation to the bitter polemic arising from Hayun’s earlier publication Oz Le’elo-him (1713) and the Sabbathian views said to found therein. See Carmilly-Weinberger, pp.70-2; G. Scholem Sabbatai Tzvi (1973) pp.901-2

ff. (9),40. Lightly browned, marginal hole in title not affecting text, first and final gatherings larger. Disbound. Sm. 8vo

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