Vikuach Yosef VeHashevatim [“The Debate between Joseph and the Tribes.”]

Estimate: $700–$900
Hammer price: $1,050

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author

CHANOCH BEN ABRAHAM.

printer

Immanuel Benveniste

Place

Amsterdam

Publication

1650

Description

First Edition. Complete as issued without title-page. The Solomon of Dubno copy, with his signature (and others) on opening page.

references

Vinograd, Amsterdam 169.

summary

The goal of this ethical work is to explain the Biblical account of Joseph and his brothers in a way that presents both sides as acting righteously, as one would expect the sons of Jacob to do. Also contains eulogies. The author was rabbi of the Polish town of Gniezno (Gnesen) located in the Poznan (Posen) west-central region of the country.

ff. 12. Browned. Bound in Valmadonna-custom morocco-backed marbled boards. Sm. 4to.

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