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Chazut Kashah (by Rabbi Yitzchak Arama) – Sabbioneta, 1551 – With Rare Index Leaves – First Edition
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Chazut Kashah, on the fundamentals of faith and the attitude to philosophy, by R. Yitzchak Arama – author of the Akedah. Sabbioneta: partners for Toviah Foa, 1551. First edition.
Censorship expurgations to several leaves.
[1], 2-38 leaves. Approx. 18 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Close trimming, affecting illustrated title frame and printed marginal notes. Some worming and small tears to last leaves. Old binding.
The present copy contains leaves 31-38 of index, lacking in most copies.
Early Printed Books – 16th Century
Early Printed Books – 16th Century