(Attributed to). Ma’arecheth Ha’Elo-huth [Kabbalah]

Estimate: $1,500–$2,500
Hammer price: $1,200

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author

PERETZ BEN ISAAC HAKOHEN.

printer

Abraham ibn Usque

Place

Ferrara

Publication

1558

Description

With commentary by Judah Chayat and a second anonymous commentary. FIRST EDITION. On title, printer’s mark of Abraham Usque: an astrolabe and verse from Isaiah 40:31 (Yaari, pl. 22; Yudlov, p. 25). Wide-margined copy.

references

Vinograd, Ferrara 49.

summary

One of the most significant works on the Kabbalah due to its systematic treatment of all relevant themes in earlier literature.

ff. (6), 286. Final two leaves remargined affecting a few letters, slight marginal worming repaired not affecting text, some marginal strengthening on a few leaves, previous owners’ marks. Recent calf-backed boards. 4to.

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