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(Yosef Hayim of Baghdad). Sepher Ben Ish Chai [sermons on the Chumash].

Auction 94 · Lot 47

(Yosef Hayim of Baghdad). Sepher Ben Ish Chai [sermons on the Chumash].

Estimate
$500–$700
Hammer price
Not recorded

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author

BEN ISH CHAI

printer

Salaman Bros.

Place

Jerusalem

Publication

1898

Description

FIRST EDITION. Dedication page in gold. Few marginal editorial corrections. Manuscript at end.

summary

The author, R. Yosef Chaim ben Eliyahu, Haham of Baghdad (1835-1909) was one of the most renowned of Tzadikim whose writings were - and remain - deeply loved.
ff. (2), 77, (1), 64, 62, (1). Title in facsimile, few leaves stained. Contemporary calf-backed boards, worn. Folio.
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