Beith Elo-him [ethical philosophy with a section on prayer]

Estimate: $600–$900
Hammer price: $700

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author

TRANI, MOSES DI

printer

Giovanni di Gara

Place

Venice

Publication

1576

Description

FIRST EDITION. Includes commentary to Perek Shirah. Title within architectural arch.

references

Vinograd, Venice 610; Habermann, di Gara 39; Adams T-901

summary

Of Spanish origin the author was born in Salonika. In young adulthood he proceeded to Safed where he studied under Jacob Berab who gave him rabbinic ordination amidst the effort to re-introduce Semichah.

ff.120,(6),10. Signatures of previous owner on title in an Italian hand and censor on final leaf, owner's marks on front flyleaf, censoring in some places, some worming repaired. Modern calf. Folio

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