(Gerondi, sic.) - (Attributed to). Ma’arecheth Ha’elo-huth [Kabbalah]. With commentary by the Italian mystic Judah Chayat

Estimate: $1,200–$1,800
Hammer price: $1,400

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author

PERETZ BEN ISAAC HAKOHEN.

printer

Abraham ibn Usque

Place

Ferrara

Publication

1557

Description

FIRST EDITION. Printer’s device on title (Yaari, Printer’s Marks, no. 20). Hebrew marginalia in various Italian hands.

references

Vinograd, Ferrara 49 (mispaginated).

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. Few leaves supplied from another copy, trimmed, stained in places, slight marginal worming toward end not affecting text, stamp on f. 125. Modern vellum-backed boards. 4to.

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