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LOT 89:
Shnot Chaim – Venice 1693 – Unique and Rare Edition
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Start price:
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150
Estimate :
$300 - $500
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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Shnot Chaim – Venice 1693 – Unique and Rare Edition
Shnot Chaim, sermons on the Torah, along with some novel principles in Talmudic methodology, authored by Rabbi Chaim Chazan. Venice, 1693 (5453). Unique edition. Rare book.
The author, Rabbi Chaim ben Yosef Chazan, was one of the leading rabbis of Izmir. In 1700 (5460), he immigrated to the Land of Israel and later embarked on a mission to Poland together with Rabbi Avraham Rovigo. He passed away in Mir, Lithuania, during this mission. He authored Shnot Chaim and left additional manuscripted innovations. His son was Rabbi David Chazan, author of Chozeh David.
This is a unique edition, printed during the author’s lifetime. Only facsimile editions have been produced from this book.
Ownership inscriptions:
Ownership signature of Rabbi Mordechai Binga ben Rabbi Moshe Binga, as well as the name Avigdor, along with other notes indicating that the book belonged to various officials (officers).
A very rare book, particularly in complete condition.
[2], 232 leaves. Size: 32 cm.
Condition: Very good, except for the first two leaves.

