(ChID”A). Sha’ar Yoseph [commentary to Talmudic Tractate Horayoth; final 40 leaves with responsa]

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

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author

AZULAI, CHAIM YOSEPH DAVID.

printer

Antonio Santini

Place

Livorno

Publication

1757

Description

FIRST EDITION. With dedications in Spanish and Portuguese

references

Vinograd, Livorno 72.

summary

The Chida’s first published work. Although he was 34 when this work was published it was actually written when the author was just 17 years old. According to Meir Benayahu (Rabbi H.Y.D. Azulai (1959) p. 186), the Sha’ar Yoseph was scarce even during the author’s life-time. Both the lengthy approbation by the Chida’s father, as well as the introduction, contain valuable biographical details.

pp. 16, ff. 120, 40. Some staining, slight marginal worming not affecting text, previous owners’ stamps and signatures. Later boards, spine worn, boards loose. Folio.

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