Sha’arei Tzedek [Kabbalah–on the Sephiroth].

Estimate: $1,500–$2,000
Hammer price: Not recorded

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

author

GIKATILLA, JOSEPH.

printer

Jacob Marcaria the Physician

Place

Riva di Trento

Publication

1561

Description

FIRST EDITION. Initial letters of title historiated, initial word of text within elaborate frame. Wider margins.

references

Vinograd, Riva 35.

summary

Joseph ben Abraham Gikatilla (Chiquatilla) (1248-c.1325), a profound Spanish Kabbalist, was a disciple of the founder of the school of “Prophetic Kabbalah,” Abraham Abulafia. Later, he entered into scholarly relationship with Moses de Leon of Guadalajara (who publicized the Zohar) and composed some of the most detailed, yet lucid, expositions of Kabbalistic concepts.

ff. 52. Lightly stained, previous owner’s marks, signed by censors at end. Bound in Valmadonna-custom chestnut calf, spine titled in gilt. Sm. 4to.

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