Shomer Emunim

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $800

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author

ERGAS, JOSEPH

printer

n.p.

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1736

Description

FIRST EDITION. Additional engraved title incorporating vignettes of Moses with the Tablets and Joseph recounting his dreams to his brothers. Second part with divisional title

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 1458

summary

A dialogue between two interlocutors seeking to explain the principles of the Kabbalah. Includes an appendix entitled Mevo Pethachim, a glossary of Kabbalistic (Lurianic) terms

ff. (2), 80 (i.e. 79). Lightly browned, stained in places, few leaves frayed. Ex-library. Contemporary vellum-backed boards, chipped, rebacked. 4to

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