Eileh HaMitzvoth [on the 613 precepts]

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: $350

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author

HAGIZ, MOSES

printer

Israel b. Abraham

Place

Wandsbeck

Publication

1727

Description

Second edition, greatly expanded with additional material. Printed on green paper. Two titles.

references

Vinograd, Wandsbeck 9.

summary

On the role of this work in the literature on the 613 Mitzvoth, see M. Bloch, “Le 613 Lois”, REJ (1881) no. 1. pp. 197-211. On Hagiz in general and this work in particular, see E. Carlebach, The Pursuit of Heresy (1990) pp. 71-72.

ff. (32), 219, (1). Previous owners’ signatures on title, slight paper repair on upper corner of opening leaves. Contemporary calf, worn, backstrip loose. 12mo.

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