WESSELY, NAPHTALI HERZ (HARTWIG). Masechta Avoth. With commentary Yayin Levanon [philological commentary to the Ethics of the Fathers, with text]

Estimate: $200–$300
Hammer price: $150

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author

(MISHNAH)

printer

n.p.

Place

Berlin

Publication

1775

references

Vinograd, Berlin 280

summary

Includes an approbation from Ezekiel Landau of Prague, who only a short time later was to become deeply entwined in opposing the increasingly non-traditional views of Wessely

ff. 8, 150. Lightly browned, previous owners' signatures and stamps (including an inscription on the title dated 1872), small tear on upper left corner of title. Ex-library. Later boards. Folio

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