(Kovetz) [collection of various compositions]

Estimate: $700–$1,000
Hammer price: $700

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author

(LITERARY).

Place

Italy(?)

Publication

Circa 1800

Description

Manuscript in Hebrew, written in Rashi and semi-cursive Sephardic hand, on paper.

summary

An uncommon collection of various interesting works including: A prayer for Napoleon; Berith Abraham [on the life of Yeshu]; The Life of Shabthai Tzvi; The Dream of the Prei Chadash; The Story of Shmuel ben Azarya; Solomon ibn Gavirol; A Commentary of Rabbah bar bar Chanah. The final composition is entitled Megaleh Amukoth [a letter attributed to Maimonides]. According to Shilat (Igroth HaRamba’m, Vol. II, pp.695-6), this letter is a forgery.

ff. 53. Repaired worming throughout, many leaves silked. Modern boards. 12mo.

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