Zohar Ha’rakiah****************.

Estimate: $12,000–$15,000
Hammer price: $12,000

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author

DURAN, SHIMON BEN TZEMACH

printer

Moses ben Samuel Luco and Joseph Katzavi

Place

Constantinople

Publication

1515

Description

FIRST EDITION

references

Vinograd, Const. 53; Yaari, Const. 39; Mehlman 607; not in Adams

summary

A GOOD COPY OF AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE WORK The Majorca born author, known as the Rashba”tz (1361-1444), was a prolific author, prominent halachist, Bible exegete and philosopher. In this work, the Rashbatz discusses which Mitzvoth (precepts) are to be included in the numerical sequence of 613. Mostly he follows the guidlines set out by Maimonides in his Sepher ha-Mitzvoth (see Lot 49) and defends him from the harsh critique of the Nachmanides in his Hasagoth (see Lot 50)

ff. (116). Few light dampstains in places, marginal repair to first four and final four leaves affecting a few letters. Extensive marginal notes in a Sephardic cursive hand on ff. 3-4. Previous owner’s inscriptions on title. Modern calf. Sm. 4to

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