Luchoth Eiduth [polemic]

Estimate: $500–$700
Hammer price: $800

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author

EYBESCHEUTZ, JONATHAN

printer

Aaron Katz

Place

Altona

Publication

1755

Description

FIRST EDITION. Kabbalistic diagram of Magen David on f. 63

references

Vinograd, Altona 57

summary

Defense from the calumnious charges of Sabbatian heresy made by Jacob Emden. Includes section of character-testimonies on behalf of Eybescheutz from leading Rabbinic figures (including Elijah, Gaon of Vilna)

ff. (12), 2-78. Previous owner’s marks, variously stained in places. Modern boards, corners dampsoiled. 4to

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