Auction 85 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art

Lechem Shamayim, Wandsbek, 1733 – First Edition – Rabbi Yaakov Emden's First Book

Opening: $400
Sold for: $550
Including buyer's premium

Lechem Shamayim, on the Mishnayot, Part I, with Binyan Beit HaBechirah, by Rabbi Yaakov Emden (the Ya'avetz). Wandsbek, [1733]. First edition.
The Yaavetz's first published book and the only one of his books not printed in Altona, where he established his printing press.
Handwritten inscriptions on the endpaper and title page. Stamps.
[1], 118, 120-122 leaves. Approx. 34 cm. Overall good condition, several leaves in fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Tears, including open tears to title page and following leaf, repaired with paper. Open tears to other leaves. Worming. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding.


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