(“Tosfos Yom-Tov.”) Ma’amar Bechinath Olam [commentary to Yedaiah Bedarsi’s ethical work].

Estimate: $5,000–$7,000
Hammer price: $5,000

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author

HELLER, YOM-TOV LIPPMANN.

printer

n.p.

Place

Prague

Publication

1598

Description

FIRST EDITION. Foliation added in an early hand.

references

Vinograd, Prague 92.

summary

An important commentary on this classic of medieval Jewish thought. The Bechinath Olam is a profound poetic composition on the futility and vanity of the world and the inestimably greater benefits that can be derived via intellectual and religious pursuits.

ff. 64. Browned, stained in places, signature on title, few neat paper repairs. Modern calf. Sm. 4to.

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