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Arba Charashim [Kabbalistic interpretation to the Prophets].

Auction 87 · Lot 193

Arba Charashim [Kabbalistic interpretation to the Prophets].

Estimate
$120–$180
Hammer price
$125

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

JOSEPH ISSACHAR BER BEN ELCHANAN (FRANKFURTER).

printer

Johann Christoph Beckmann

Place

Frankfurt on the Oder

Publication

1680

Description

FIRST EDITION. Two titles each within architectural arch. Circular Kabbalistic illustration on f. 3b.

references

Vinograd, Frankfurt on der Oder 27.

summary

A two-part Kabbalistic work: Kissei David, on the Kings of Judah and Kinath Ephraim, on the Kings of Israel, along with moralistic notes entitled Smv”t (“Sur Mera Va’ase Tov.”) The author who served as Rabbi of Eybeschuetz states at the end of his second introduction that he intended to publish two further parts, however financial distress prevented this.
ff. 66 (f.4 misbound between ff.1-2), 76, (1). Foxed and wormed. Valmadonna-bound boards. Folio.
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