Auction 16 Books, Kodesh books, Hassidic books, Rabbinical letters, Manuscripts, Judaika objects and more
Dec 6, 2017
Israel
 King George 43, Jerusalem
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LOT 021:

Set of Ein Yisrael, Katanot Or, two volumes. Amsterdam, 1684. First edition, rare.

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Set of Ein Yisrael, Katanot Or, two volumes. Amsterdam, 1684. First edition, rare.
Original name of the famous book “Ein Yaakov” on legends (Aggadot) of the Shas, by Rabbi Yaakov ben Haviv, a sage of Spain. Because of the censor, the name was changed over the years from Ein Yisrael to Ein Yaakov. Before us is a first edition of Katanot Or including many commentators inside it. On thick, fine paper. New binding. Lists and stamps of ownership. In the first volume the cover page and endorsements page are missing, and the first pages are repaired. | [3], 73, 118; [1], 192 page. 38cm. Generally ok condition.

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