(Gaon of Pumbeditha). HaMekach VeHaMemkar [laws of torts and securities].
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Thursday, November 11th,
2021 at 11:00am
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinic Letters, Ceremonial & Graphic Art
Lot 167
HAI BEN SHERIRA
(Gaon of Pumbeditha). HaMekach VeHaMemkar [laws of torts and securities].
Venice: Giovanni di Gara 1602
Est: $500 - $700
A code of practice for Jewish merchants by one of the last great Geonim of Mesopotamia - the work became a classic of commercial literature. Included as an appendix, is a brief formulary for contracts - likely the most ancient in existence. Also included is “Sepher Mashkon” (Contract of Loan) which shows the methods of Jewish money-lenders.