(Gaon of Pumbeditha). HaMekach VehaMemkar [laws of torts and securities].

Auction 96 | Wednesday, February 09th, 2022 at 1:00pm

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Lot 272

HAI BEN SHERIRA

(Gaon of Pumbeditha). HaMekach VehaMemkar [laws of torts and securities].

<<FIRST EDITION.>> ff. 97, (1). Light stains, trace wormed, trimmed. Modern calf-backed boards. Sm. 4to. Vinograd, Venice 950.

Venice: Giovanni di Gara 1602

Est: $300 - $500

PRICE REALIZED $600

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 which is likely the most ancient in existence.