Kol Bochim… Kinath Setarim [Kabbalistic commentary to the Book of Lamentations, with text].

Estimate: $700–$900
Hammer price: $800

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

GALANTE, ABRAHAM.

printer

Moses ben Bezalel Katz

Place

Prague

Publication

1621

Description

First separate edition with additional material, including an annotated commentary from the Zohar.

references

Vinograd, Prague 298; Mehlman 1060.

summary

Brother and pupil of R. Moshe Galante, R. Abraham (d. 1560) settled in Safed as did his brother. Both were disciples of Moses Cordovero. R. Abraham distinguished himself among his brethren, earning the appellation “HaKadosh.” Due to his wealth he had thje means to erect a splendid mausoleum over the tomb of R. Shimon b’r Yocḥai admired to this day in Meron.

Browned and stained, few neat marginal repairs, previous owner’s marks, small loss to outer corner of title. Bound in Valmadonna-custom calf-backed marbled boards.

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