Sod Yesharim [one hundred folk remedies and fifty riddles]

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

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

MODENA, JUDAH ARYEH (LEONE DE).

printer

Francesco de Rossi

Place

Verona

Publication

1647

Description

Two title-pages within decorated borders, surmounted by angels holding a crown. Book-plate of Jacob Klatzkin.

references

Vinograd, Verona 18; St. Cat. Bod. 5745, 19.

summary

A manual containing folk-remedies and cures for various sicknesses and problems, along with practical agricultural and household formulas, as well as a section of riddles to sharpen the mind. Although the author’s name is not mentioned, Steinschneider states that Modena identifies himself as the author in his autobiography.

ff. 8, 4. Lightly foxed and worn. Contemporary patterned wrappers, rubbed. 12mo.

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