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Auction 31 · Lot 243
Nishmath Chaim [“The Breath of Life”: on the immortality of the soul]. With poems in praise of the author and his book by Benjamin Mussafia and Samuel ben Abraham Jessurun Demercado
- Estimate
- $200–$300
- Hammer price
- $400
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
author
MENASSEH BEN ISRAEL
printer
Samuel Soeiro (Author’s son)
Place
Amsterdam
Publication
1652
Description
FIRST EDITION. Hebrew title within architectural arch. Without the rare portrait, Latin title and dedication
references
Vinograd, Amsterdam 202; Mehlman 1211; Fuks, Amsterdam 190; Silva Rosa 59
ff. (8), (1), 174, (2). Dampstained. Later half-calf. 4to
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