Auction 108
Letters by A. Einstein and Other Illustrious Personalities, Zionism, Holocaust and Anti-Semitism, Ritual Items & Jewish Art, Rare Books, Letters of Rabbis and Rebbes
Jun 19, 2018
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Tchunat HaShamayim. Amsterdam. [1756]. Sketches and Tables
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Tchunat HaShamayim. Amsterdam. [1756]. Sketches and Tables
Tzvah HaShamayim. Composition on the workings of the "heavenly army," to understand the Rambam's words regarding sanctification of the new moon, by Rabbi Rephael HaLevi. Amsterdam, 1756. First edition.
Specifications: [2] 38 leaves, 21 cm.
Background: Astronomy composition with many sketches. Leaves 33-38 contain tables. First edition of the commentary which was printed in a number of editions of the Rambam's Mishneh Torah. With Rabbi Shaul Lowenstam of Amsterdam's approbation, and more. As in most copies, missing [2] leaves at the end with the final compilation from the printer, which deals with a different topic.
Condition: Fine. Aging stains. Tape reinforcements on the last page. Simple binding.