Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters

Gal Shel Egozim - Constantinople, 1593

Opening: $3,000
Sold for: $3,750
Including buyer's premium
Sefer Gal Shel Egozim, [sermons on Bereshit and commentary on sayings of Chazal], by Rabbi Menachem son of Moshe Egozi. Bil Vidir in close proximity to Constantinople, [c. 1593-1595]."Printed in the home of the glorified Mrs. M. Reina Nasi¦ widow of the great minister and duke Prince Don Yosef¦ by Yosef son of Yitzchak Ashkeloni".
53 [instead of: 61, faulty pagination], [1] leaves, 28 cm. Ownership notation on title page: Moshe Ashkenazi. Good-fair condition. Moth damage, especially on first and last leaves. Mildew stains, some dark. New binding.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
Early Printed Books - Resh and Shin Years
Early Printed Books - Resh and Shin Years