Gagin, Chaim Abraham. Sepher HaTakanoth VeHaskamoth.

Estimate: $800–$1,200
Hammer price: $5,500

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author

(ISRAEL, LAND OF).

printer

Israel Bak

Place

Jerusalem

Publication

1842

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within decorative architectural frame. Additional letterpress title after introduction. Approbations at end.

references

Vinograd, Jerusalem 14.

summary

Compendium of rites and customs as practiced in the City of Jerusalem. R. Gagin (1787-1848), son-in-law of the Kabbalist Shalom Sharabi, was Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem and the first to carry the official title of Haham Bashi. He was instrumental in the publication of Manuscriptss by other major Rabbinical scholars and Kabbalists.

ff. (16), 13-72, (4). Ex-library, despite few stains, a bright copy. Modern boards. 12mo.

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