Toldoth Yaakov [sermons]

Estimate: $600–$800
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

D’ALBA, JACOB.

printer

Giovanni di Gara

Place

Venice

Publication

1609

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within architectural arch.

references

Vinograd, Venice 1060; Habermann, di Gara 272.

summary

The author originally hailed from Constantinople but later emigrated to Florence after losing his “health, wealth and children.” In Florence, he was appointed director of the city’s Talmud Torah and, in order to thank his benefactors, “who made me into a new person,” he published these sermons which had been delivered weekly at the Yeshiva.

ff. 114, (2). Some staining, small portion of title provided in facsimile. Modern marbled boards. Sm. 4to.

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