Sefer Magen David, the secret of the twenty two letters of the Hebrew alphabet, by the Kabbalist Rav Rabbi David ibn Zimra.
Asher Anshil Shochet Press, Amsterdam, [1713]. First, rare edition.
Lengthy introduction by the proofreader, Rabbi Moshe Chagiz of Yerushalayim, who added his comments to the sefer. Regarding the impetus to print the book and the involvement of Rabbi Moshe Chagiz in its printing, refer to: M. Binayhu, Sefarim She’Chibram R’ Moshe Chagiz V’Sefarim She’hotziam L’ohr, Alei Sefer, 2, 1976, p. 154-160.
The Bibliography of the Hebrew Book notes that according to the font and body of the sefer (52 leaves), it seems that the sefer was printed at the press of Netanel Foa, and that only the first four leaves were printed by Asher Anshel.
Overall Great condition. few stains, minor worming on last few pages side margin not affecting text, pages 47-49 have small tears at bottom of page not affecting text, later binding. 19 Cm.
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