Three books by Kabbalist Rabbi Moshe Cordovero – the Ramak. First editions printed following his death by his son Rabbi Gedaliah Cordovero and Rabbi Moshe Basola [of La Rocca].
* Sefer Ohr Ne’erav, “sweet for the soul and healing for the bone… for those who have distanced themselves from the truth”. Rabbi Moshe Cordovero. Venice, [1587]. John di Gara Printing Press. The book was proofread by Rabbi Menachem Azaria [Rama] of Fano [as Rabbi Gedaliah Cordovero states in his introduction: “I have found the perfect scholar the Rama of Fano…loyal… and he merited proofreading the book…”].
Fifty-six leaves. 14.5 cm. Good condition, stains. Restored damage. Notations. Rebound.
* Commentary Seder Avodat Yom HaKippurim, by Rabbi Moshe Cordovero, “printed… as requested by his son Rabbi Gedaliah…”. Venice, [1587]. John di Gara Printing Press. On title page: “We have printed it as a small volume so that it will be convenient to attach to end of prayer book and be handy on the mighty and awe-inspiring day”.
Forty leaves. 14.5 cm. Good condition, stains. Restored damage. Notations. Rebound.
* Sefer Tomer Devorah. Rabbi Moshe Cordovero. Venice, [1588]. John di Gara Printing Press. Introduction by Rabbi Moshe Basola on reverse side of title page: “May Moshe rejoice with the gift… which was hidden… by the Rama and was given to me… for the Jewish nation…”.
Nineteen leaves. 14.5 cm. Good condition, stains. Restored damage. Notations. Rebound.