Auction 103 Part 2 Early Printed Books | Sabbateanism and Crypto-Jews of Spain and Portugal | Chassidut and Kabbalah | Books Printed in Slavita and Jerusalem | Letters and Manuscripts
Kuzari – Venice, 1594 – First Edition of the Kol Yehudah Commentary – Signatures – Early Binding
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Kuzari, based on the debate of R. Yitzchak HaSangari, composed in Arabic by R. Yehudah HaLevi, with the Kol Yehudah commentary, by R. Yehudah Moscato. Venice: Zuan de Gara, [1594]. First edition of the Kol Yehudah commentary.
On endpapers, signed ownership inscriptions in 18th century Ashkenazic hands.
[1], 2-299 leaves (includes several blank leaves). 19.5 cm. Most leaves in good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains, and dark stains to title page and several other leaves. Some worming. Close trimming, affecting page headers in several places. Early leather and fabric binding, with wear and defects (with repairs).
Bookplate of Mozes Heiman Gans.
Early Printed Books – 16th Century
Early Printed Books – 16th Century