(RaMCHa”L). Kelach Pitchei Chochma [138 portals for the understanding of the Etz Chaim by Isaac Luria]

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $1,300

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author

LUZZATTO, MOSES CHAIM.

printer

Johann Anton Krieger

Place

Koretz

Publication

1785

Description

FIRST EDITION. With signature of previous owner from the town of Shpola. With important Chassidic approbation by R. Yaakov Yoseph of Ostraha, the acclaimed author of Rav Yaivi, a disciple of the Maggid of Mezritch

references

Vinograd, Koretz 59; Tauber, Koretz 35

summary

An influential work containing the quintessence of Luzzatto’s kabbalistic teachings. With the bibliographic curiosity of no less than eight artisans of the press at Koretz whose full names are recorded on the final page

ff. 116. Ex-library. Lightly browned and stained in places, old paper repair on title, marginal tear on final leaf. Contemporary half-calf, rubbed. 8vo

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