Avodath Yisrael [commentary to Seder Avodah, the Temple Service recited on Yom Kippur].

Estimate: $200–$300
Hammer price: $125

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author

Kimchi, Israel.

printer

Jonah Aschkenazi and David Hazan

Place

Izmir

Publication

1737

Description

FIRST EDITION. Scholarly marginalium in Sephardic hand on ff. 108r and 118r. Formerly in the library of Jews' College, London.

references

Vinograd, Izmir 49.

summary

R. Israel Kimhi was an emissary from Safed to Italy. His commentary to the Seder Avodah, the service performed in the Holy Temple on Yom Kippur, is a most comprehensive, scholarly treatment.

ff. (4), 216, (4). Title repaired, heavily wormed. Modern marbled boards, inner hinge split. Sm. 4to.

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