Bidspirit auction | Chessed LeAvraham. Amsterdam, 1685. Famed

Chessed LeAvraham. Amsterdam, 1685. Famed Kabbalah Composition by HaRav Avraham Azulai, ztz”l. First Edition. - This book, a renowned Kabbalah work, is oft-quoted by latter generations, in Chassidic and ethics writings. The last Chapter, ‘Bereichat Avraham’ is based on a different version from that which appears in Tomer Devorah of the MaHarik. Includes Kabbalistic illustrations. Rabbi Avraham Azulai (1570-1643) was a leading sage of Fez, Morocco. He immigrated to the Holy Land, settling in Hebron. His descendants include The Chida. Amsterdam, 1685. [Parallel to this, the book was printed in Sulzbach in the same year. See Auction 9 Catalogue, Item No.183.] First edition. Emanuel Attias Press. [5], 65, 28 leaves. 20.5 cm. Very good condition. Illustrated title page