Sefer Shefa tal.

HOROWITZ, Shabbethai Sheftel.

Published by Hans Jakob Henne (Henah),, Hanau,, 1612

About this Item

First edition of a standard introduction to Kabbala, by the Prague rabbi, Shabbethai Sheftel Horowitz (1565-1619). Although the author was in Prague, the book was printed and published in Hanau. It is an impressive piece of book production, 15 years before Menasseh ben Israël set up the first Jewish printing office in Amsterdam. With an eye-like owner's stamp on the title-page. Slightly browned, with an occasional spot, some stains at the head, and an occasional marginal tear, but otherwise in good condition. With the boards somewhat bowed, a large dark stain on the back board, and the supports have broken at the hinges.l Bibliography of the Hebrew book 000137592; Steinschneider, col. 2241. With 5 woodcut Hebrew decorated letters and a woodcut ornament on the title-page, and a letterpress inscription encircling the title-page (between rules), about 15 woodcut illustrations in the text, a woodcut tailpiece and decorations built up from arabesque typographic ornaments. Set in meruba Hebrew types with extensive passages in semi-cursive rabbinical. Pages: [10], 94 ll. Seller Inventory # K28GNY6LKL0N

Bibliographic Details

Title: Sefer Shefa tal.

Publisher: Hans Jakob Henne (Henah),, Hanau,

Publication Date: 1612