Auction 49 Part I - Books, Chassidism, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters

Ayelet Ahavim on Shir HaShirim by Rabbi Shlomo Alkabetz – Venice, 1552

Opening: $500
Sold for: $2,250
Including buyer's premium
Ayelet Ahavim, commentary on Shir HaShirim (with vowelized verses). By Rabbi Shlomo HaLevi Alkabetz. Venice, 1552. Justinian printing press, by Daniel Edelkind. First edition printed in the lifetime of the author, Rabbi Shlomo Alkabetz of Safed, [author of Lecha Dodi]. Owner's inscription on title page, in Italian handwriting: "H.D.S 1715". 64, [2] leaves. 20.5 cm. Good condition, stains to title page and several leaves. Old binding, with damaged leather spine.
Early Printed Books - Resh and Shin Years
Early Printed Books - Resh and Shin Years