Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Tehillim with the Chazeh Tzion Commentary, by Rabbi Immanuel Chai Ricchi – Livorno, 1742-1743 – Author Martyred in the Course of the Printing – Fine Copy
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Tehillim with multifaceted (Pardes) commentary, by the kabbalist R. Immanuel Chai Ricchi, author of Mishnat Chassidim. Livorno, [1742-1743]. First edition.
In the course of the printing of this book, the author was murdered in sanctification of G-d's Name. On the title page, he is referred to as among the living, however, at the end of the book, the author's son tells of his murder.
Fine copy. Handwritten dedication (slightly trimmed) and inscription on the title page.
138, [2] leaves. 32.5 cm. Good condition. Clean, complete leaves. Some stains. Original leather binding, with strap closures. Minor defects to binding. New leather labels on front board and spine.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
In the course of the printing of this book, the author was murdered in sanctification of G-d's Name. On the title page, he is referred to as among the living, however, at the end of the book, the author's son tells of his murder.
Fine copy. Handwritten dedication (slightly trimmed) and inscription on the title page.
138, [2] leaves. 32.5 cm. Good condition. Clean, complete leaves. Some stains. Original leather binding, with strap closures. Minor defects to binding. New leather labels on front board and spine.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
Bible and Tehillim
Bible and Tehillim