Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters

Neve Shalom - Constantinople, 1538-1539

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Neve Shalom, philosophical composition, on matters of faith, Kabbalistic and scientific wisdom, Torah attributes, prophecy and sacrifices, by Rabbi Avraham son of R' Yitzchak Shalom [Spanish sage, died in the year of the Spanish expulsion - 1492]. Constantinople, [1538-1539]. Printed by Eliezer son of Gershom Soncino. First edition.
Colophon on last page: "Completed on Friday the 13th of the month of Sivan 5299 years from the creation of the world".
Signature on first leaf: "Meir Santi" [possibly Rabbi Meir Santa Av Beit Din of Nagykanizsa. See: Ishim B'Teshuvot Chatam Sofer, p. 250]. Two unidentified signatures on last page.
[193] leaves. Lacking title page (with part of the introduction). 20.5 cm Good condition. Stains and dampness traces. Few tears and light worming. Slightly damaged, contemporary leather binding.
Early Printed Books - 15th-16th Centuries
Early Printed Books - 15th-16th Centuries