Auction 65 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
Mar 12, 2019 (Your local time)
Israel
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LOT 81:

Likutei Shichecha U’Pe’ah - Ferrara, 1556

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Likutei Shichecha U'Pe'ah, Kabbalistic novellae on Talmudic Aggadot, by R. Avraham son of Yehuda Almalich. With the commentary by R. Yosef son of R. Chaim on the Ten Sefirot. Ferrara: R. Abraham ibn Usque, 1556. Only edition. This book is comprised of an anonymous compilation of essays by early kabbalists, such as R. Ezra of Gerona and others. The author's words at the end of the book regarding the text of the Kiddush, are cited by the Shelah as halacha and for practical use. [2], 32, 35-36 leaves. Lacking leaves 33-34 in the middle of the book, and leaves 37-40 at the end (the last four leaves [37-40] were not included in all copies). Book comprised of two copies, varying in size and condition. The first part of the book is in good condition. Leaves [2], 1-20. 19.5 cm. High-quality, light-colored paper. Early quarter-parchment binding with marbled paper sides. The second part (commentary by R. Yosef son of R. Chaim on the Ten Sefirot) was replaced from a different copy. Unbound gathering, on slightly darkened paper. 18.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, tears and worming affecting the first and last lines of text.

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