Beth Ya’akov [on the Biblical Joseph and his dreams, with gematria]

Estimate: $200–$300
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author

HAKOHEN, ABRAHAM OF LASK.

printer

Nunes-Weiss & Meldola

Place

Livorno

Publication

1792

Description

FIRST EDITION.

references

Vinograd, Livorno 318

summary

The present work (named in respect of its patron Jacob Treves of Nice) discusses the interpretation of dreams and exotic interpretations relating to the crowns upon the letters of the Torah. The author served as an emissary from Jerusalem to Germany. He was noted for his saintliness, allegedly fasting from Sabbath to Sabbath. See Y. Gellis, Encyclopedia LeToldoth Chachmei Eretz Yisrael, Part I, pp. 90-3.

ff. (6), 50. Ex-library. Contemporary vellum-backed patterned boards, rubbed. Sm. 4to.

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