Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters

Shomer Emunim – Amsterdam, 1736 – First Edition

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Sefer Shomer Emunim, two discussions on Kabbalah, including Mevo Petachim, Likutei Orot Nitzotzot [collection of sparks of radiance] and rules stated throughout writings of the Ari as well as Kabbalistic responsa. By kabbalist Rabbi Yoseph Irgas. Amsterdam, [1736]. First edition. Two title pages; first illustrated. Additional title page for Mevo Petachim pamphlet.
Approbation by rabbis of Livorno, Rabbi Immanuel Chai Riki and Rabbi Malachi HaKohen (who also wrote a poem in praise of the author, leaf 59/2).
Elegant Oriental signature on reverse side of first title page. Leaf 3 contains lengthy (cut off) gloss in Oriental handwriting.
[2], 79 leaves instead of [2] 79, [2]. 21.5 cm. Fair condition, wear and tear, stains. Simple binding.
Missing 2 leaves of error chart which was added to some copies.
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