Zera Avraham – essays on chamishah chumshei Torah by Rabbi Avraham Shemo of Corfu. Mantau, 1739. Only edition. Rare book.
Gloss on page 16b; lengthy handwritten inscription on the final leaf.
The author, Rabbi Avraham Shemo [1700-1730] lived approximately 30 years, and passed away childless. He father wanted to establish that his son’s “lips would whisper in the grave, ” and a good name is preferable to sons and daughters.
[2], 113 leaves, 21.5 cm.
Fine condition. Professional restoration to the upper right corner of the title page, without damage to text.