Olath Shabbath [sermons for the Sabbath]

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: $750

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author

IBN SHUAIB, JOEL.

printer

Giovanni di Gara

Place

Venice

Publication

1577

Description

First Edition. Title within woodcut architectural arch

references

Vinograd, Venice 625; Haberman, di Gara 44; Adams I-18

summary

A native of Spain, Ibn Shuaib lived in Saragossa shortly before the expulsion in 1492. His collected sermons reveal an extensive knowledge of both rabbinic as well as a broader culture. The present work also provides a description of communal organization needs in Saragossa.

ff. (8), 160. Lightly browned, stained in places, some inner marginaj worming from ff. 35-56, previous owners stamps on title. Later vellum. Folio

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