Sefer HaRokeach, composed by Rabbi Eliezer [of Germiza] son of Rabbi Yehudah. Fano, day preceding Passover [1505], Gershom Soncino Press. First edition.
Among the books of Halacha and reverence. “Proofread with precision by the expert Rabbi Yehudah Yaleh…”. According to many bibliographers this book is the first Hebrew book which was printed with a title page.
Rabbi Eliezer of Germiza (1145-1225). Son and disciple of Rabbi Yehudah son of Rabbi Klonymus of Magentza, and disciple of Rabbi Yehudah HaChassid author of Sefer Chassidim, who taught him the secrets of Kabbalah. Composed approximately thirty books, and is known by the name of this book – author of the Rokeach.
Title page missing and replaced in photocopy. [108] leaves, 26.5 cm. Bright high quality paper. Fair condition, moth damage and restored damages, stains. New binding.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s Private collection.