Sepher HaChaim [ethics].

Estimate: $3,000–$4,000
Hammer price: $3,250

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author

CHAIM BEN BEZALEL.

printer

Isaac Prostitz

Place

Cracow

Publication

1593

Description

First Edition. Title within woodcut architectural arch. With signature of Rabbi Shmuel Helman of Metz.

references

Vinograd, Cracow 155; Mehlman 1011.

summary

R. Chaim ben Bezalel (1530-88) was the brother of the celebrated Mahara"l of Prague. He studied in Lublin under R. Solomon Luria (the Maharsha’l) and R. Shalom Shachna before being appointed Rosh Yeshivah of Worms, later he served as the rabbi of Friedberg.

ff. 51, (1). Browned and stained in places, previous owners' marks, closely shaved occasionally affecting footers. Bound in Valmadonna-custom blind-tooled chestnut calf with gilt embellishments. Sm. 4to.

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