(The SHeLa”H HaKodosh). Shnei Luchoth Habrith. With Vavei Ha'Amudim by the author’s son, Shabthai Sheftel

Estimate: $2,000–$3,000
Hammer price: $2,000

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author

HOROWITZ, ISAIAH BEN ABRAHAM HALEVI

printer

Immanuel ben Joseph Athia

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1698

Description

Engraved additional title-page

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 668; Fuks, Amstersdam 405

summary

This edition of the SHeLa”H is considered one of the most beautifully produced Hebrew printed books. Chassidim consider the year of the publication of this edition as especially noteworthy, as it was the year the venerable Baal Shem Tov was born

ff.(4), 422, 44, (12). Ex-library, previous owners' marks, stained in places, lower corners of opening three leaves with small loss, various marginal paper repairs. Later boards, worn. Folio

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