Auction 36 · Lot 152
Nishmath Chaim [“The Breath of Life”: on the immortality of the soul]. With afterword and poem in praise of the author and his book by Jacob Sasportas
- Estimate
- $1,000–$1,500
- Hammer price
- Not recorded
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). Stamps on title, stained and slightly wrinkled. Modern boards. 4to
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