Sepher HaChaim [ethics].

Estimate: $2,000–$3,000
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

CHAIM BEN BEZALEL.

printer

Isaac Prostitz

Place

Cracow

Publication

1593

Description

First Edition. Title within woodcut architectural arch.

references

Vinograd, Cracow 155; Mehlman 1011.

summary

R. Chaim ben Bezalel (1530-88) the brother of the celebrated Mahara"l of Prague, studied in Lublin under R. Solomon Luria (the Maharsha’l) and R. Shalom Shachna before being appointed Rosh Yeshivah of Worms, later he served as the rabbi of Friedberg.

ff. 51, (1). Closely shaved, wormed or stained in places, few marginal repairs affecting few letters. Modern calf. Sm. 4to.

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