Bidspirit auction | SOID YESHARIM. FOLK REMEDIES, SEGULOS

SOID YESHARIM. FOLK REMEDIES, SEGULOS & RIDDLES. VERONA 1647. RARE! - A manual containing folk-remedies and cures for various ailments, together with fascinating agricultural and household formulas. Part Two is as a section of riddles to sharpen the mind. Although published anonymously, it is known that the author is R. Yehuda Aryeh Modena. R. Yehuda Aryeh of Modena (1571–1648), was a famous Jewish scholar born in Venice. He descended from a family which migrated to Italy after the expulsion of Jews from Spain. He authored a number of seforim including Beis Yehuda, Golus Yehuda and Beis Lechem Yehuda. Vinograd Verona 18. Russi press. 8; 4 pages. 2 title pages. 15 cm. Fine condition. Antique soft binding. Opening bid $500