Bidspirit auction | Biur Sefer Koheles - R.

Biur Sefer Koheles - R. Elisha Galico, Venice 1578. First Edition. - An important commentary on Sefer Koheles, authored by R. Elisha Galico, of Tzfas, a foremost disciple of R. Yosef Karo - the Beis Yosef. Of all the works that he wrote, this is the only work published during his lifetime. A very rare work. A most unusual ownership stamp is seen on title page, with the words: “Why do you ask my name, my name is Peli”, a rather cryptic reference to the encounter between Jacob and the angel as stated in the Chumash. In good condition, with occasional worming, sometimes affecting text. Ancient inscriptions seen on final leaf. No binding. [11], 143 pp. 19cm.