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Auction 059 Items from the Victor (Avigdor) Klagsbald Collection: Early Printed Books, Manuscripts, Glosses and Autographs by Leading Rabbinic Figures
Tuv HaAretz, by Rabbi Natan Shapiro – Venice, 1655 – First Edition
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Tuv HaAretz, on the spiritual virtues of Eretz Israel, by R. Natan Shapiro of Jerusalem. Venice: Vendramina, [1655]. First edition.
Preface by proofreader, R. Moshe Zacuto. Includes commentary to the mishnayot of Tractate Kelim dealing with the ten levels of holiness and Tikun Chatzot, Tikun Leil Shavuot and Tikun Leil Hoshana Rabba.
R. Natan son of Reuven Shapiro (Maharnash, d. 1666 or 1667), a leading kabbalist and editor of the Arizal's writings. Immigrated from Cracow to Jerusalem, where he was appointed Rabbi of the Ashkenazic community. Embarked as emissary of Eretz Israel to Italy, and passed away in Reggio.
[4], 76 leaves. Leaf 40 bound out of place, after leaf 44. Approx 15 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Light wear. Some tears, including small open tear to title page, slightly affecting title frame. New binding.
CB, no. 6644, 1; Zedner, p. 609; Roest, p. 899.
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