Simchath Levav [commentary entitled Path Lechem surrounding the text of R. Bachya’s Chovoth Halevavoth]

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $1,050

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author

CHAIM ABRAHAM BEN ARYEH LEIB HACOHEN.

printer

Aryeh Leib ben Schne”or Feivish

Place

Shklov

Publication

1803

Description

FIRST EDITION of commentary. With signatures of R. Shmuel Heller of Safed on title, final leaf and various other leaves.

references

Vinograd, Shklow 126.

summary

R. Shmuel Heller (1785-1883) was a leading Chassidic presence in Safed and was central to communal affairs both in the Land of Israel and Europe. He authored a number of works, including Divrei Mishpat and Taharath HaKodesh. He is buried in Safed close by the Ariza’l.

ff. 6, 130, 92. Upper portion of title-page torn with loss and crudely repaired, slight worming in places. Modern calf. 4to.

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