Auction 85 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art

Moreh Tzedek – Amsterdam, 1690 – Name of Author Omitted

Opening: $300
Sold for: $450
Including buyer's premium

Moreh Tzedek, sources for the 613 commandments following the order of the Parashiot. [Amsterdam]: Moshe son of Avraham [Avinu] of Nikolsburg, [1690].
This book is actually Avodat HaLevi by R. Shlomo HaLevi, first printed in Constantinople, ca. 1515. In the present edition, the name was changed to Moreh Tzedek, and the author's name and concluding words were omitted.
Signature extending over several leaves.
[2], 34 leaves. 15.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including many dampstains. Worming affecting text, with minor damage to engraved title page. Traces of paper repairs to title page border. Minor tears slightly affecting text on one leaf, repaired with paper. Inscriptions. New binding.


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