Four Chumashim (Bereshit, Shemot, Bamidbar, Devarim) with translations and commentaries of Rashi, Ramban, Ibn Ezra and more. Edition of Rabbi Shlomo Netter. Wien, 1859. Illustrated title pages in gold ink.
Signatures by scholars of Aleppo: Rabbi Eliyahu HaKohen Dweck, Rabbi Chaim Shaul HaKohen Dweck (including many of his stamps), Rabbi Chaim Nevaso and Rabbi Yitzchak son-in-law of Rabbi Menashe Sathon. Several glosses in Oriental handwriting.
HaRav HaSadeh – The Ga’on Kabbalist Rabbi Shaul Chaim HaKohen Dweck (1858-1933) born in Aleppo to his father Rabbi Eliyahu, among scholars of city (passed away in 1903 in Jerusalem). At a young age began studying Kabbalah with greatest Kabbalists of Aleppo and corresponded in Kabbalah with scholars of “Beit El” in Jerusalem. In 1890 immigrated to Jerusalem and studied by leading Kabbalists, scholars of “Beit El”. In 1896 established “Yeshiva of Kabbalists – Rechovot HaNahar”. Was considered leading Kabbalist of Jerusalem; held in great esteem by Ashkenazi Kabbalists from Europe and Jerusalem as well. His only son, the Ga’on Kabbalist Rabbi Eliyahu HaKohen Dweck (passed away in 1949) succeeded his father in the leadership of Yeshivat “Rechovot HaNahar” and his epitaph states “genius in wisdom of Kabbalah”.
Four volumes, approx. 26.5 cm. Good-fair condition, moth damage. Volume of Bereshit missing title page. Slightly worn semi-leather bindings.