(RaMCHa”L). Mesilath Yesharim [“The Path of the Upright” ]

Estimate: $8,000–$10,000
Hammer price: $10,000

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author

LUZZATTO, MOSES CHAIM.

printer

Naphtali Herz Levi the Physician

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1740

Description

FIRST EDITION. With approbation of R. Raphael Meldola of Bayonne, France, and an introduction by his son, David who together with Jacob Bassan edited this work. (This approbations and introduction were withdrawn from many subsequent editions)

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 1521

summary

An immensely influential work of ethics, widely studied by Jews throughout the world.

ff. (6), 63. Light wear, trimmed. Contemporary boards, rubbed. 12mo.

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