Auction 30
Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
Mar 6, 2013
(Your local time)
Israel
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem.
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LOT 339:
"Yerech Ya'akov – Kochav MiYa'akov", Dedication Handwritten and Signed by Rabbi "Yeshua Basis" Head of Tunisian Rabbis
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Sold for: $460
Start price:
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300
Auction house commission:
23%
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"Yerech Ya'akov", homiletics. "Kochav MiYa'akov", on the Talmud. By Rabbi Ya'akkov Pitosi, Livorno, 1842.
At the top of the title page is a dedication handwritten and signed by Rabbi Yeshua Basis.
The" Mekubal" Rabbi Yeshaya Basis (1773-1860), a leading Tunisian rabbi, served as "Ra'avad" of Tunis and the last 13 years of his life as Chief Rabbi of Tunisia. Known for his ingenuity and renowned as a miracle-worker. There are many famous stories and wonders about his cleverness and the miracles and wonders he performed (The Flying Myrtle Seller, etc. See attached material).
[3], 117, [4] leaves. 30 cm. Fair condition, stains and wear, title page with hole, various handwritten marks on book sheets.
Worn binding.
