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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

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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