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LOT 26:
Tzri Hayagon. Prague, 1612. Rare.
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Sold for: $650
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Tzri Hayagon. Prague, 1612. Rare.
Sefer Tzori HaYagon [“Balm For Pain:” Ethics, With Insights How To Overcome Depression.] By Chacham Rabbi Shem Tov ibn Falkira
Prague: Ya’akov b. Gershon Bak, 1612.
Second Rare edition. Title within ornamental border.
Printed on the title page: "This book has the power to rid the soul of anguish as the five grains rid the body of hunger".
An awe-inspiring work guiding man logically and methodically to avoid mourning the past and fretting for the future. This sefer was enthusiastically received by Jewish congregations, printed in several editions and translated into various languages with assorted commentaries.
20 leaves. 16.3 Cm.
Overall fair condition, some stains, marginal repairs made to title page & cut into frame, page repairs made to last page affecting text, minor worming to last few pages, later red leather binding.
