Shulchan Ha-Tahor [the daily recitation of the 613 precepts]

Estimate: $300–$400
Hammer price: $600

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

author

AZULAI, NISSIM ZERACHIAH.

printer

I. Bak

Place

Safed

Publication

1836

Description

FIRST EDITION

references

Yaari, Safed 12

summary

Based upon the order enumerated by the SHa”CH in his work Poal Tzedek (See Lot number ***), with additional material including a section on the laws and customs in relation to dining. Azuali was killed when an earthquake hit Safed in 1837. According to Yaari this was the last book printed before the earthquake. Printing was not resumed until 1863. (See lot 126.)

ff. 44. Contemporary half calf, very rubbed and chipped. 12mo.

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