Shoshanat HaAmakim - Alshich. Venice, 1591. First Edition

Shir HaShirim with the "Shoshanat HaAmakim" commentary by Rabbi Moshe Alshich. Di Gara Press, Venice.
First edition, which was printed in the author's lifetime. The introduction concludes: "From the mouth of the speaker, Moshe ben Ladoni Chaim Alshich z"l, among the residents of the upper Galilee." Printed towards the end of the book: "Comment by Rabbi Yitzchak Gershon" - who is the renowned proofreader, Rabbi Yitzchak Gershon, disciple of the holy Alshich.
Rabbi Moshe Alshichֲ [1507-1600] was among the leading sages of Safed during the city's golden era. He was a disciple of Rabbi Yosef Taitachak and Rabbi Yosef Karo; and Rabbi Chaim Vital's teacher in Talmud and halachah. Rabbi Moshe Alshich is counted among the few rabbinic leaders for whom the reference "HaKadosh" is appended to his name - "HaAlshich HaKadosh."
60 leaves, 20 cm. Fine condition. Worming perforations. Professional restoration to the title page. New semi-leather binding.