De Pas, Isaac ben Moses. Sepher Esheth Chayil [“A Woman of Valor”]

Estimate: $700–$1,000
Hammer price: $1,300

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author

(WOMEN)

printer

Antonio Santini

Place

Livorno

Publication

1753

Description

Hebrew and Spanish. Blank space for owner's name to be inscribed; in this case “Leah Vais Villareal”

references

Vinograd, Livorno 69

summary

Charming manual for women, with blessings and prayers for kindling the Sabbath lights

ff. (6); pp. 8. (According to Vinograd 8 + 8; this copy possibly lacking Spanish title). Contemporary morocco, gilt extra. Initials “L[eah] V[ais] V[illareal].” 16mo

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