Chochmath ha-Mishkan [description of the Tabarnacle and its furnishings]

Estimate: $600–$900
Hammer price: $500

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

RICHETTI, YOSEPH SHALIT

printer

n.p.

Place

Mantua

Publication

1676

Description

FIRST EDITION

references

Vinograd, Mantua 260

summary

In the same year, Richetti also published Igereth Mesapereth Yechasutha de-Tzadikei de-Ar'a de-Yisrael, a guide to the tombs of Sages and the Holy Places in the Land of Israel (re-issued for private distribution, 2007). The author served as an emissary from Safed to Italy during the years 1674-1676. See Yaari, Sheluchei Eretz Yisrael, pp. 84, 414

ff.12 (final leaves mispaginated as in all copies). Lower margin of title and first leaf repaired, affecting some text, previous owner's bookplate. Modern marbled boards. 8vo

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