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208 Ta'alumotChochmaandMore.Bassialia [1629-1631]. All of the Parts that were Printed. First Edition
e works of the sage and kabbalist Rabbi Yosef Shlomo Delmedigo, compiled by Rabbi Shmuel Ashkenazi. Bassialia [actually: Hanau], [1629-1631]. All the parts printed. First edition.
Speci cations: [1], 10; 110; [8], 208, [1] folded leaf, 18 cm.
Background: e book was printed soon after the passing of the author, sage, doctor and kabbalist Rabbi Yosef Shlomo of Kandia also known as HaYashar of Kandia. Most of the works are connected to kabbalistic matters: the book contains two main books: a general title page, partially in Latin. Title page for Bechinat HaDat, title page for Metzaref L׳Chochma and Novelot Chochma [part one], and a title page for part of Novelot Chochma and Novelot Orah.
e complete book before us contains: Bechinat HaDat, Metzaref L׳Chochma, Shivchei HaAri, Olam Katan, Olam B׳Tikkun, Shever Yosef, Kabbalat Mahari Sarug, Iggeret HaRamban L׳Hitnatzlut Sefer HaMoreh, Ketavim, Iggeret Teiman, Ma׳amar Techiyat HaMeitim. And at the end of part two: Otiot L׳Rabbeinu Sa׳adyah, Koach Hashem.
Unique Features: Between page 195 and 196 is a folded leaf: pictures to understand the worlds and the faces. At the top of the leaf: Olam HaAtzilut; Atika Kadisha, Abba, Imma, Zo״n, Olam HaBeriah. is leaf is rare, refer to Rosenthal Yodeah Sefer page 257 who wrote that his copy does not have this leaf. However, in the copy before us, as in most known copies, does not have the leaf with Luach HaMalbush etc.
A few handwritten comments.
Condition: Fine. Aging stains. Old semi-leather binding.
O/b $2,500 Est. $3,000-$3,500
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