Lechem Shamayim, Wandsbek, 1733 – First Edition – First Book of the Ya'avetz – Rabbi Ya'akov Emden

Lechem Shamayim, on the Mishnayot, Part 1. Kuntress Binyan Beit HaBechira, by Rabbi Ya'akov Emden – the Ya'avetz. Wandsbek, [1733]. First edition. The first book which the Ya'avetz printed in his lifetime and the only one not printed in Altona, the place in which he established his printing press. On the verso of the title page is an illustration of the altar according to the Ra'avad. [1], 118, 120-121 leaves. Missing last leaf (122) of the list of errors. 34 cm. good condition. Dark-colored paper with dampstains, minor worming. New binding.