Auction 51
Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
Jul 11, 2016
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Israel
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem.
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LOT 34:
Sefer Chassidim - Basel, 1580
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Sefer Chassidim, matters related to mussar and Yirat Shamayim (fear of Heaven). By Rabbi Yehuda HaChassid. Basel, Kislev [1580]. Printed by Ambrosio Frobinio.
Second edition of the book, "copied from an ancient proofread book and refined time after time…". The version of this edition is more accurate than the first edition printed in Bologna in 1538. However, it contains Christian censor revisions and omissions.
[4], 116 leaves. 20 cm. Good condition. Stains and light wear. New elaborate leather binding.
Contains leaves [3-4] "Allusions of the rules of the book" which does not exist in all copies.
