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Avodat HaKodesh by the Rashba / HaMekach VehaMimkar by Rav Hai Gaon – Venice, 1602 – First Editions

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Two books printed in 1602, bound together:


• Avodat HaKodesh by the Rashba, with Baalei HaNefesh by the Raavad and Klal Yein Nesech by the Raah. Venice: Daniel Zanetti, [1602]. First edition.
Owners' signatures on title page. Censor's signature on margins of title page.


Bound with:
• HaMekach VehaMimkar, by R. Hai Gaon. Venice: Zuan (Giovanni) di Gara, 1602. First edition.
Censors' signatures on pp. 3a, 97b.
Two books in one volume. Avodat HaKodesh: 75, [1] leaves. HaMekach VehaMimkar:


97, [1] leaves. 19 cm. Varying condition; first book in fair condition, second book in fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Tears. Worming, affecting text, repaired with tape. Close trimming of second book, slightly affecting bottom of title frame. Stamps. Old binding with leather spine and corners. Wear and damage to binding and spine.

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Early Printed Books – 16th and 17th Centuries
Early Printed Books – 16th and 17th Centuries