FARHI, ISAAC. Marpe La’Etzem [ethics]. On title, Hebrew signature of former owner: "HaTza'ir Shelomo Safdeyé" (see below.) ff. 92. * Bound with: FARHI, ISAAC. Musar Haskel [ethics]. Judeo-Espanol (Ladino). ff. 20.

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

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author

(ALEPPO)

printer

Arab Oglu & Sons

Place

Constantinople

Publication

1830

Description

Two works bound in one volume. Copy of the Chief Rabbi of Aleppo.

references

Vinograd, Constantinople 684 and 683

summary

R. Shelomo Safdeyé (d. 1904) served as Chief Rabbi of Aleppo. The Rabbi's burial place in Tedef, near Aleppo, was venerated by Jews and Arabs alike. See D. Sutton, Aleppo: City of Scholars (2005), pp. 293-4, no. 469.

Light stains. Contemporary calf-backed boards, distressed. 8vo

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