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
Mikraei Kodesh (by Rabbi Shlomo Oliveira) – Lunar and Solar Charts – Amsterdam, 1670
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Mikraei Kodesh – two charts of the lunar and solar cycles, by R. Shlomo de Oliveira. Amsterdam: Uri son of Aharon HaLevi, [1670].
Miniature pocket format.
Discusses the correspondence of the lunar and solar cycles, and determining the dates of the festivals. On verso of title page, introduction of author, stating that the book was a translation of his earlier Spanish work.
[12] leaves. 11.5 cm. Overall good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Light wear. New parchment binding.
Bookplate of Mozes Heiman Gans.
Early Printed Books – 17th Century
Early Printed Books – 17th Century