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LOT 42:
Rosh Amanah, Printed in Altona, 1770
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Start price:
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Estimated price :
$300 - $400
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Rosh Amanah, Printed in Altona, 1770
Rosh Amanah, by Rabbi Don Yitzchak Abravanel. Moshe Bon Segal Press, Altona, [1770].
[3], 25, 29-35, [1] leaves. 18 cm. Owneship notations from the period on the flyleaf and title page. Owner's signature: הצעיר ישראל איסר חפ"ק אייבשיץ".
Foreign stamp on the last leaf.
Don Yitzchak Abravanel (ca. 1437-1508) one of the leaders of the Jews of the Iberian peninsula (Spain and Portugal) and one of the greatest bible commentators of all time. Was also the Secretary of the Treasury of the kingdoms of Portugal, Castile, Aragon and Napoli. Advocated for the cancellation of the expulsion decree from Spain, yet without success. He left Spain with his Jewish brothers despite the pleas of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabelle, who valued his rare talents. He passed away in Venice, to which he came to settle a dispute between Jewish merchants from Portugal and the leaders of the town, and was laid to rest in Padua.
Renewed binding. Stains. Good condition.
