Shnei Luchot HaBrit – renowned sefer by Rabbi Yeshayahu HaLevi Horowitz, known as the Shla”h, after the title of his sefer . Amsterdam, 1698. Complete copy.
Frontispiece preceding the standard title page with a large copperplate etching signed by the artist Avraham ben Ya’akov. This renowned artist was a convert to Judaism who also signed the famous Hebrew map in the Passover Haggadah printed in Amsterdam in 1695. Additional title pages for
Vavei HaAmudim and
Toldot Adam . Stunning print, special complete edition of
Sefer HaShla”h . With
Vavei HaAmudim by the author’s son, Rabbi Shabtai Sheftel Horowitz, and indices for
Toldot Adam . This important
sefer was printed in the year “נח”ת” and it became very sought-after in the course of time, has a special segulah. This is due to the birth of the Ba’al Shem Tov, progenitor of the Chassidic movement, that same year.
[4], 422, 44 [12] leaf. 28 cm.
Fine condition. Minimal worming tunnels at the end of Part I. Slight blemish on the title page and the first leaf. Light tears without lack on leaf 340. Bindings detached from the leaves. Some of the leaves are detached.