Devash Lephi [alphabetic encyclopedic, kabbalistic work, includes commentary to Passover Hagadah entitled Peh Echad]

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: $550

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author

AZULAI, CHAIM YOSEPH DAVID (CHID”A)

printer

Eliezer Saadon

Place

Livorno

Publication

1801

Description

FIRST EDITION

references

Vinograd, Livorno 486; Benayahu, Chida, no. 34

summary

One of the Chida's most popular works - noted for it's short pithy comments. R. Tzvi Elimelech Shapiro of Dinov, author of Bnei Yissaschar and R. Yoseph Shaul Nathanson, Chief Rabbi of Lemberg, author of Shoel U-Meishiv, published notes to this work that appear in later editions.

ff. 108, 11. Some staining, previous owners' inscription on title, scholarly marginal note in a Sephardic hand on f. 49a. Gilt stamped calf, worn, front cover detached, lacking spine. 4to

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